Novelty (art. 54 – EPC) An invention is considered to be new if it does not form part of the state of the art.
Inventive step (art. 56 EPC)
An invention is considered as involving an inventive step if, having regard to the state of the art, it is not obvious to a person skilled in the art.
Industrial application (art. 57 EPC) An invention is considered as susceptible to an industrial application if it can be made or used in any kind of industry, including agriculture.