This article provides an analytical overview of the USPTO examination procedure, from initial filing to patent grant. It outlines key stages such as office actions, applicant responses, and allowance, with a focus on legal compliance and procedural nuances.
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This post analyses recent changes in patent rules in India and the United States, focusing on foreign priority claim procedures and electronic file sharing. It highlights the implications of these rules for patent applicants and the examination process.
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The 2015 Patents for Humanity Awards, hosted by the USPTO and OSTP, recognised inventors addressing crucial global challenges. This programme honours impactful innovations in medicine, nutrition, sanitation, and technology, emphasising the significance of intellectual property in humanitarian progress.
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[slideshare id=45415372&doc=uspatentprocess-150304042304-conversion-gate01] The presentation herein, on the US Patent Process, has been delivered by Mr. Nitin Nair at the National Law School of India University,...
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This post examines the doctrine of foreign equivalents in trademark law, focusing on its use in assessing confusion and descriptiveness of foreign word marks. The analysis covers legal standards, key cases, and the doctrine’s practical limitations.
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