Patent Faq

Patent Faq

April 11th, 2009 | by Ramaswami |

How can you obtain a patent? In India you can obtain a patent by filing a patent application with the Controller of Patents, pursuant to the Patent Act, 1970. What invention can be patented? To obtain a patent on an invention, the invention must be a patentable subject matter, novel, non-obvious and useful. …

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Patent an Invention

What is a patent? A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem.  In order to be patentable, the invention must fulfill certain conditions. What …

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How do I apply for a patent

A complex question to answer is How do I apply for a Patent? Applying for a patent can be a lengthy process, and any mistakes in your application will slow things down further. They can also prove expensive and might mean you fail to get a patent or that it …

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India Patent Attorney Salaries

Patent Attorney Salaries are increasing very fast in India as the number of licensed Patent attorneys and agents in India is not adequate to keep up with the demand. The demand for Patent Services in India is growing very fast due to two reasons. On the one hand, Patent Services …

How to Draft a Patent Application - Part I

This is the first of a series of articles on How to draft a Patent Application. I will publish at least two of these articles every week.  A Patent Application is filed with the Patent Office to get a Patent for an invention.  Utility Patent Applications are usually of two types.   1. Provisional Patent Application   The …

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