How to protect your innovative ideas? Here’s a guide to the patent process!
How to protect your innovative ideas? Here’s a guide to the patent process!
1. Patent Search: Thorough search is conducted as it is essential to verify the novelty and inventiveness of your, ensuring it has not already been patented and safeguarding your intellectual property rights.
2. Patent Application: Once deemed novel, patent application to be filed with the relevant patent office, outlining claims and detailing your invention’s technical features.
3. Examination: The patent application will be examined to ensure that the invention meets all the patentability requirements.
4. Patent Grant: the patent application will be granted should the application meets all the patentability requirements after passing the Examination process, providing exclusive rights for 20 years.
5. Maintenance: After grant, the patent shall be maintained by paying periodic annuity fees and adhering to all regulations.
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