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Usefulness and Patents- a curious relationship
Usefulness and Patents Useful - patented or not ! Usefulness and patents have a curious relationship. There are many misconceptions surrounding patenting and usefulness. Not all useful 'innovations' are patented…
New use not patentable !
New use of an existing technique is not patentable ! Just FYI New use not patentable !
What is a patent ?- here a simple explanation !
What is a Patent ? Inspite of increasing awareness of intellectual Property (IP) amongst people, some of the fundamental terms are still either poorly understood, or used very loosely. This…
When Machines Start Inventing Machines….
While it was bound to happen, I didn't expect it so soon ..indeed we live in nano-second times ! The US Patents and Trademark Office ( USPTO) is inviting responses…
Patenting Computer Related Inventions – Indian Law
Patenting Computer related Inventions in India Computer Related inventions ( CRIs) occupy a major proportion of applications examined by Patent Offices of various jurisdictions, including India. For instance, as per…
Confidentiality and Patentability
Confidentiality is critical for patentability Confidentiality and Patentability Confidentiality and patentability have a critical relationship. Since this Website as well as the Indian Patent Forum may be visited by inventors…
Tying your shoelace may land you in trouble !
Tying your shoelace may land you in trouble ! Shoelace tiers beware ! The Patent World can be quite an interesting…
Patent Drafting – not to be taken lightly !
patent drafting - not for everyone ! Patent Drafting .......is not to be taken lightly ! Indeed, the US Supreme Court said this way far back in 1892 ! Topliff…
Whither Patent Agent Exam ?
Patent Agents Exam - To Be or Not To Be ! Law applies equally to all - including Lawyers. Indeed it should ! If in the process it leads…
Twitter getting ready to look in your window ?
Is Twitter getting ready to look in your window ? The really FUN thing about the patent business that, occasionally, you get to see stuff which tells you just how…