patents
Can you patent natural things?
<p>Can you patent simple things that exist in the world naturally? By simple things I mean like a neem stick toothbrush or Turmeric power?</p>

<p>No - unless there is some modification. Until a recent SCOTUS case (Myriad) involving DNA you could patent a purified and isolated version of a natural substance.</p>
<p>A process to purify a natural substance would be patent eligible as would a method of use of a natural substance to accomplish something.</p>
