Patent system in India
Patent system in India Patents are a cornerstone of Intellectual Property (IP) protection and a critical driver of innovation. By granting inventors exclusive rights to their creations for a limited period—typically 20 years—a patent enables them to maintain control over their invention while also encouraging public disclosure. This transparency fosters further innovation and development in […]
Comprehensive Guide to PCT International Application
Comprehensive Guide to PCT International Application The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), an international treaty administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), allows applicants to seek patent protection in multiple countries through a single application. After, filing the patent application, the PCT application can be filed within 12 months. Salient Key Features of PCT Application […]
Exploring the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) at the EPO
Exploring the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) at the EPO The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme is a set of agreements between patent offices, allowing applicants to fast-track patent examination of their applications from first filing offices to second filing offices based on patent protection. Under the PPH program, Applicants may request expedited examination by a […]