What is 'industrial application'?

What is 'industrial application'?

Matt Dixon (Partner) gives expert video advice on: What is an 'invention'?; Can I tell anyone about my invention?; If I invent something do I have to patent it before I make or sell it? and more...

Industrial application is the third criteria for patentability, and that is a test to say that this must be something that can be used in some form of industry. It's a test that's very rarely not met and is fairly easy to meet for most things that people invent. Generally, I wouldn't worry too much about your invention being industrially applicable.