English Explanatory Dictionary

person having ordinary skill in the art

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A hypothetical person having the normal skills and knowledge in a particular technical field (an "art"), without being a genius; used in a legal test related to patents.

Word forms

person having ordinary skill in the art persons having ordinary skill in the art people having ordinary skill in the art

Synonyms

PHOSITA

Related words

man on the Bondi tram man on the Clapham omnibus moron in a hurry

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