Biotechnology Laws and Regulations in Asia Pacific
Biotech is tremendously broad and multidisciplinary, with applications fluctuating from genetic engineering to biomedical research based innovations.
IP5 One Portal Dossier For Global Patent Applications
Global Dossier or IP5 One Portal Dossier service is a single portal to access the international patent applications.
Explained: Design Examination and Registration of Designs
The design examination process in India includes issuance of design office action with objections raised by patent examiner.
Chemical Patents | Drug Patents | Pharma Patents
Innovations in pharmaceutical and chemical industry are protected by way of chemical patents, drug patents and pharmaceutical patents.
Paris Convention Patent Filing
Paris Convention Filing Patent applicants opt for foreign patent filing under the Paris Convention for countries where international patent applications are filed within 12 months from the priority date. The filing date of first patent…
National Stage Entry from a PCT Application
Innovative business products and solutions are protected globally by way of international patent applications under the PCT. Indian patent law provides significant rebate in official patent filing fees for startups, SMEs and individual inventors. Patent…
PCT National Phase Filing Guide in India
National Phase Application in India is filed under Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The timeline to enter national phase in India according to PCT is within 31 months from the earliest priority date. International patent applicants and inventors file patents in India before launching innovative products and services.
Blockchain Innovations and Blockchain Patent Trends
Patent attorneys with expertise in Blockchain, Distributed Ledger and Smart Contracts draft and file patent applications for Blockchain IP Protection. Blockchain IBM was recently granted a patent covering an innovation to prevent drones from stealing…
Patent Linkage and Pharmaceutical Patents in India
Patent linkage refers to connection between patent registration procedure and drug regulatory approvals, which is not present in Indian legal system. Patent grant in India provides an exclusive right to the pharmaceutical companies to make,…
World Class Innovation Requires Strong Patent Protection
World class patent attorneys protect technological innovations across the globe by providing patent strategy consultation. Innovations are protected by building a patent wall around the novel features, thereby preventing competitors from copying the technology without…
Patent Filing Process in India
The procedure to file patent applications begins by drafting a comprehensive patent application with strong patent claims.
How much is the Cost for a Patent Attorney?
The overall cost to obtain a utility patent for an invention is generally $8000 to $18000, depending upon the country where patent filing is desired. Utility Patent Application Cost A utility patent application includes patent…
Patent Infringement in India – Damages and Injunction
Patent rights allow the owners to exclude others from making, selling or using the claimed invention. In case such rights are used without permission, it amounts to patent infringement. In Indian perspective, the Patents Act…
Patent Attorney Insights
Patent law insights by patent attorney and international patent lawyer covering patent drafting, patent searching, patent prosecution and international patent filing services.