The patent law provides for the granting of design patents to whomever invents any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture. A copy of these laws and rules is included at the end of this guide.
Patent applications: the three criteria Novelty. This means that your invention must not have been made public – not even by yourself – before the date of the application. Inventive step. This means that your product or process must be an inventive solution. Industrial applicability.
Paper 1 Buy a copy of Indian Patents Act 1970 (Bare Act) Get familiar with important terms used in the Act. Start reading The Patents Act thoroughly including all the amendments and refer Patent Manual published by Indian Patent Office. Keep marking important Sections and Rules.
Structure of the specification A patent specification normally has the following parts in the order given: A title to identify the invention. A statement as to the field to which the invention relates. An explanation of the background “state of the art” – what was already known prior to the invention.
The Patent Process Determine the type of intellectual property you need. Determine if your invention is patentable. Determine what kind of patent you need. Get ready to apply. Submit your application. Work with your examiner. Receive your approval. Maintain your patent.
Format of a Patent Application The Specification. The Title. The Description. The Claims. The Drawings. The Abstract. Sample Specifications. Minimum Requirements for a Filing Date.
Format of a Patent Application The Specification. The Title. The Description. The Claims. The Drawings. The Abstract. Sample Specifications. Minimum Requirements for a Filing Date.
The five primary requirements for patentability are: (1) patentable subject matter; (2) utility; (3) novelty; (4) non-obviousness; and (5) enablement. Like trademarks, patents are territorial, meaning they are enforceable in a specific geographic area.
The Patent Process Determine the type of intellectual property you need. Determine if your invention is patentable. Determine what kind of patent you need. Get ready to apply. Submit your application. Work with your examiner. Receive your approval. Maintain your patent.
Here are seven key considerations to keep in mind when preparing your patent application: Clarity and precision in description. Avoid overly broad claims. Anticipate future modifications. Consider international protection. Work with professionals. Disclose all relevant information. Understand the importance of timing.