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Patent Search and its Types in India

Kashishipr

Before we delve into understanding the concept of Patent Search , let us first make ourselves familiar with the definition of a patent. A patent refers to an exclusive right granted by the patent authority of a nation to the inventor or applicant of a unique invention. Types of Patent Search.

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Patentability in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

A patent is an exclusive right granted to the owner of an invention, that allows him to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without the consent of the owner. The patent law in India is governed by The Patent Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as the Act). 2(1) (ac)].

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Key Points from the USPTO’s New Guidance on AI Use

IP Intelligence

AI Patentability and Inventorship: Practitioners also face the prospect of having an AI drafting program add details, such as embodiments or other features, to an application draft that could be part of a claim or later become part of a claim. Therefore, while AI tools can be used to assist with forms (e.g.,

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Patentability Search of Software in India

IP and Legal Filings

A patent is an intellectual property right granted by a government to the inventor, to protect their invention and allow the fullest commercial exploitation of the patented invention. Importantly, only those who have developed new technologies and created a product can file for a patent on the new technology.

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Traditional Knowledge and Trade Secrets

IP and Legal Filings

A part of TK is exposed for patent review whereas the rest is kept undisclosed. Perpetual ownership: Patent and copyright both have a limited period of protection, after which the traditional knowledge falls into the public domain. With protecting their TK as trade secrets, the community at aim as perpetual ownership.

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Patent Prior Art Search

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Prior art, the term mostly used during patent applications, is used to describe all information available in the public domain before the priority or filling date of the patent application. This information is related to the patent applications. What is a prior-art search? and Klebsiella sp.,

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Protection Of Traditional Knowledge And Cultural Heritage Under IPR: An Indian Outlook

IIPRD

The term “Traditional Knowledge” is defined as “Traditional knowledge relates to local and indigenous cultures’ awareness, inventions, and customs all over the world. Because it has been taught, sung, danced, drawn, sculpted, sung, and performed for thousands of years, it is generally referred to as an oral tradition.