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Patent Search and its Types in India

Kashishipr

Patent Search and its Importance. A patent search is the first step of the Patent Registration process in India, and that too is a crucial one. By performing a patent search, you can get an indication of what all information is available and accessible in the public domain concerning the proposed invention.

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Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

Kashishipr

Conducting FTO Analysis Based on Patent Literature Search. An FTO analysis always starts with searching the patent literature and documents for granted or pending patents. It implies that while a specific technology may be protected in the main markets of a company, it may lie in the public domain in some other countries.

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Patentability in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

When the invention is new, it will not have been anticipated by any published document in the world. Therefore, in a search for novelty, the examiner conducts a search in all the previous publications and prior claims relating to the subject matter of the invention.

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Cardinals Of Intellectual Property Rights (Part- I)

IP and Legal Filings

In 1891, Madrid Agreement was adopted whereby the foundation of international registrations of marks was launched. After this, comes the subject matter requisites for a patent, which are: Novelty: Being novel means it should not form a part of the prior art, which means any literature present in the public domain.

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Patentability Search of Software in India

IP and Legal Filings

Hence, the software has to be a new invention to be patentable. Hence, the need for patenting software arises. The owner can easily replicate and distribute the original work through copyright registration, however, a patent for an invention cannot be obtained once disclosed to the general public or made available in the marketplace.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.