How does the manner in which an invention was made impact its patentability under the AIA?

Under the America Invents Act (AIA), the manner in which an invention was made does not impact its patentability. Patentability primarily revolves around criteria such as novelty, non-obviousness, and usefulness, rather than the specific methods or processes by which an invention was conceived or developed.

This means that as long as the invention is novel (not previously disclosed), non-obvious (not an obvious step to someone skilled in the field), and useful, it can still be patented regardless of the circumstances or methodologies surrounding its creation. The AIA emphasizes the intrinsic qualities of the invention itself over the external factors of its origin or development process.

Therefore, an inventor's approach, collaboration, or any other relevant background information doesn't intrinsically disqualify an invention from patent protection as long as it meets the established criteria for patentability.