Is there a European patent? A European patent (or EP patent) refers to a patent granted by the European Patent Office (EPO). An EP patent is valid in up to…
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How to select Paris convention v/s Patent Cooperation Treaty?
As a sequel to this article on international patent systems, the following article covers international patent filing strategies. A patent application can be filed internationally under Paris convention or Patent…
What is patent opposition system in India?
Patent opposition refers to rights conferred to a third-party to oppose the grant of a patent. The patent opposition system in India is governed by section 25 of Indian Patent…
When should you file a divisional patent application in India?
A divisional patent application refers to a child application that derives priority from a parent application but claims subject matter different from the subject matter claimed in its parent application.…
Provisional and complete specifications: Section 9 of Patent Act
Provisional and complete specifications is one of the most fundamental concepts in patents. Even in the international patent regime, this is a well-recognised system for identifying priority of a patent…
3 types of organizations with patent engineer jobs in India
Patent industry is a relatively newer industry compared to Indian legal industry. With technology growing at rapid pace in modern era, the need for legal protection of inventions is enormous.…
Patent drawing requirements: 5 steps to make great patent drawings
Patent drawings are visual illustrations that aid in describing the invention in your patent application. However, patent drawing requirements in your jurisdiction must be complied with for a valid patent…
How to prepare patent drafting for patent agent exam?
For cracking patent drafting questions in the patent agent examination, you need to understand the patent writing format in the Patent Agent exam. Following are some of the tips to…
What is the role of patent agent in India?
A patent agent in India is someone who acts a bridge between a patent applicant and the patent office. A patent agent is expected to be well aware with patent…
Why you need to understand the criteria of patentability?
The criteria of patentability are more or less consistent across jurisdictions. The patentability criteria in India or other jurisdictions such as US or Europe are primarily based on the logic…