What Types of Catalytic Innovations Can Be Patented?
The USPTO grants patents for a wide range of catalytic innovations, including:
1. New Catalysts: Novel chemical substances that serve as catalysts. 2. Catalytic Processes: Innovative methods for carrying out chemical reactions using catalysts. 3. Catalyst Supports: Materials that enhance the performance of catalysts. 4. Catalyst Regeneration Techniques: Methods for restoring the activity of used catalysts. 5. Applications of Catalysts: Specific uses of known catalysts in new industrial processes.
