A patent is an exclusive right granted to the owner of an invention, that allows him to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without the consent of the owner. The patent law in India is governed by The Patent Act, 1999 (hereinafter
Read MoreWHAT IS A PATENT A patent is an exclusive right granted by the government to the inventor for an invention which is a new and inventive solution to an existing technological problem. WHAT CAN BE PATENTED An invention with the following characteristics is eligible to
Read MoreThe Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2016 amended the Indian Patents Rules, 2003 and is effective from May 16th, 2016. The Patent amendment rules bring good news for Startups in India. The Patent Registration system in India would now recognize ‘startups’ also as an applicant and these
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