The items on the list in Art. 52(2) will now be dealt with in turn, and further examples will be given in order better to clarify the distinction between what is patentable in the sense of not being excluded from patentability under Art. 52(2) and Art. 52(3) and what is not.

3.1 Discoveries

3.2 Scientific theories

3.3 Mathematical methods

3.4 Aesthetic creations

3.5 Schemes, rules and methods for performing mental acts, playing games or doing business

3.6 Programs for computers

3.7 Presentations of information