Introduction to the Patent Bar Exam

This article gives a broad overview of the requirements and process to take the Patent Bar Exam

Patent, Trademark And Copyright - The Differences

Patent, trademark, copyright - we hear these three terms very frequently. This article attempts to explain the differences.

Basics Of Patent Law In India

Patent law has been formulated with an objective to promote and protect the inventions and methods. The object of granting a patent is to encourage and develop science, technology and industry. A patent can be defined as a grant of exclusive rights to an inventor over his invention for a limited period of time. The exclusive rights conferred include the right to make, use, exercise, sell or distribute the invention in India. The term of a patent is twenty years, after the expiry of which, the invention would fall into the public domain.

How To File A Patent Application

Increasing instances of counterfeiting and introduction & marketing of goods or concepts with minor changes have almost mandated original authors or creators to get their products, designs or ideas patented.

Beat the (Patent) Clock

A patent is a very important part of the process of inventing. But there are certain aspects of this process that are a complete surprise to many inventors when they finally learn the reality of the patent process.

How to Obtain a Patent

If you're a budding Thomas Edison, then you will be well aware of the importance of knowing how to obtain a patent for the invention that will make you millions. A patent will give you full property rights to your invention. Basically this means that you will have full control of the invention, excluding anyone else from using or marketing your designs. Clearly it is a crucial step that must be done correctly.

Twelve Steps To Filing A U.S. Patent Application

Guide to filing out a US patent for inventors and first time patent applicants. Guide includes time and cost estimations of each of the steps that needs to be taken for effectively filing a US patent.

Patent Search

Getting a patent is one of the most necessary things to be accomplished once you have conceptualized an innovative idea. A patent confirms that the idea is original, and also secures that the creator’s idea will not be infringed in any manner. However, before acquiring a patent, the creator has to find out whether the concept has been patented before.

Are You Prepared To Face The Patent Office As It Is Going To Grant Only Narrow Patents?

A patent application is a serious legal document and should be prepared with great care. This requires in-depth knowledge of the industry, i.e., what has been done before and what the competition might try to get around the patent. In the wake of the proposed rules, the importance of writing a good patent application cannot be overemphasized.

Publish Your Patent Application? ... or Not

Discussion of the reasons for and against publication of your patent application. Also, how to possibly accelerate examination of your patent application at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Shouldn't Great Inventions Deserve Iron-clad Patents?

Chemical or pharmaceutical industries obtain patents to protect their inventions. However, many of the patents do not hold up to intense scrutiny by lawyers and courts. This article provides practical tips for obtaining strong patent protection on inventions so that these industries can resist competition successfully.

Patent Writing India - The Patent Amendment Act, 2002

The Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002 was passed by Parliament in May, 2002 and notified in June, 2003. The Act has been made effective from May, 2003 and has brought about lot of changes...

Patent - Some Famous Patents

An article about some famous patents.

Patent - Making Your Own Patent Drawings

An article about making your own patent drawings.

Patent - How To Get One

An article on how to get a patent.