Patent drafting means the art of presenting a preliminary version of an essential document of the invention, highlighting all the inventive elements, embodiments, and scope. The style of drafting depends upon the type of patent, such as it varies depending upon whether it is a utility or a design patent. For instance, utility patent focuses[…]
Drafting Patents: An Overview – Drafting a patent is an art that requires knowledge of subject matter as well the regulatory norms. In case the draftsperson is not acquainted with the subject matter she will not be able to draft claims accordingly. Likewise if you are a subject-matter expert but not acquainted with the regulatory[…]
35 U.S.C. § 112 states that the specification of a patent document shall conclude with one or more claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the applicant regards as his invention. It is the claims in a patent which defines the scope of the exclusive right granted in that particular patent. Formats[…]
The basic concept of U.S. patent law is that the inventor owes the public a duty to define the scope of the patent, by means of the claims, in words as precise as the circumstances allow for. 35 U.S.C. § 112 states that the specification of a patent document shall conclude with one or more[…]
A patent grants an exclusive right to an invention, which requires that the patent applicant particularly define the subject matter what he/she wishes to protect in the given patent application. It is the claims in a patent which defines the scope of the exclusive right granted in that particular patent. 35 U.S.C. § 112 states[…]
What is PCT? The full form of PCT is ‘Patent Co-operation Treaty’ and is a route that facilitates multi country patent filing in member states. It makes the process easy, short, and less cumbersome as it voids the necessity of filing individual patent application in multiple countries. It needs to be emphasized that PCT is[…]
Data Accuracy is of utmost importance in the arena of patenting and innovation; a single error can make or break your overall goal as regulatory offices like the USPTO and WIPO are very sensitive when it comes to handling patent related data and information. Thus it is important for applicants and other stakeholders to ensure[…]
The pharmaceutical domain is one of the most litigated spheres in the arena of patents and innovations. Thus, before filing a patent in the field of pharmaceutics every measure should be taken to ensure that you are not reinventing the wheel or infringing someone else’s protected rights. The best way to ensure this is by[…]
Role of Background Section in Patent Application: Background section is generally considered the place in the patent application where one defines the problem and the prior-art. Although such function of the background section is commonly accepted, it is advisable that the one must be very careful what to disclose and what not to disclose in[…]
Priority Claiming in Patent Application: Priority Claiming refers to cross-referencing to related applications, such as any patent applications from which priority is claimed, including any sister applications, such as divisional applications. Generally, these cross-references are included in the “Cross-Reference” section of the patent application. Priority Claiming in Patent Application According to laws or guidelines of[…]
