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…
How to patent a research paper in India?
Before understanding how to patent a research paper, we first need to understand whether a research paper can be patented. Can you patent a research paper? The legal treatment on…
How to optimise patent filing for startups?
Patent filing for startups is a critical consideration in protecting innovation. Additionally, patent filing costs is an important factor you are filing patents.
Why you need to file a provisional patent application ?
A provisional patent application in India is generally used to secure an early priority date for an invention. The main advantage of filing a provisional patent application over a…
Independent and dependent claims in a patent
Claims in a patent mean clauses that define the extent of protection conferred by that patent. Independent and dependent claims in a patent define the scope of an…
Can we have a patent granted worldwide?
When you think of filing patents, you also think of the coverage provided and the costs of patents. It’s only logical to presume that for cost effectiveness, it would…
What to expect after filing a patent in India?
Once you have filed a patent application, there are 2 possibilities: 1. The patent application gets granted. 2. The patent application gets rejected. Both the outcomes can take from a…