A patent applicant must demonstrate that an invention is "commercially practicable" to receive a patent.

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This statement is false. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not require a patent applicant to demonstrate that an invention is commercially practicable to receive a patent. The requirements for obtaining a patent include that the invention is novel, non-obvious, and useful. The commercial viability of an invention is not a factor in determining whether it meets these requirements. However, a patent applicant may need to demonstrate practical application of the invention in some cases.

A Patent Applicant Must Demonstrate That an Invention Is "Commercially