unpatentable over artglossary / UNPATENTABLE OVER ART unpatentable over art, adj. Patents. (Of an invention) ineligible for patent protection because of obviousness or the lack of novelty. [Cases: Patents 16(2). C.J.S. Patents § 69.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Dan,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与消费者集团诉讼有关的法律文件。