A key question that confronts participants in any disruptive and innovative industry is that of intellectual property (IP) protection. Software is no exception. Multiple IP routes, e.g., copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, are available for protecting software, but the appropriate choice is not always automatically… Read More »Can We Use IP to Protect Software?
Filing and applying for a patent is an exhaustive and expensive process which requires intense research development and expenditure. This means that if the application gets rejected by the patent office, it tends to sting. Particularly so if the application is rejected without the Patent… Read More »Can the IPO Raise New Objections During the Patent Hearing?
Herbal medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contain active parts of plants, other plant materials, or combinations. Such drugs lack originality and are not patentable per se. But, what would happen when it is a new combined drug or involves a new process?
To begin with, the simple answer to this question is no. You cannot get a worldwide patent. Let’s explain things in more detail. Patent rights are always jurisdictional rights, which means that they vary from territory to territory. For example, if you want… Read More »Can You Get A Worldwide Patent?
We have made a whole lot of content relating to how important IP is and how protecting it can help you gain monetary value from your intellectual creations. However, many IP owners still make very common mistakes regarding their intellectual property. The first… Read More »5 Mistakes Commonly Made by IP Owners
Patents play a crucial role in protecting public health by providing incentives for companies to invest in the research and development of new treatments and therapies. These innovations often result in significant improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, which ultimately benefit the public.
If you have developed your product, or are in the process of developing your product there must be one thing you’re wondering about. Is it possible to get a patent on my product? To get a patent on your product, your invention must fulfil… Read More »Is Your Product Patentable?
In today’s digital age, modern technologies have become an integral part of our daily lives. From smartphones and laptops to smart home devices and virtual assistants, technology has made our lives more convenient and connected than ever before. However, with the expansion of new technologies comes the need for proper protection of intellectual property rights (IPR).
If you have developed a product or started a new business, chances are you’ve considered getting your products patented. This is, of course, a very good option to consider- patent protection has the potential to grant you exclusive access to using your new technology… Read More »What Exactly is a Patent?
Patent filing can be a complicated process, and innovators often do not know how or why something should be done. One issue that has ended up confusing innovators quite a lot is the existence of Provisional Patent Applications. If the question is that if it… Read More »Should You File a Provisional Patent Application?
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