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Patent drafting steps

Larson & Larson

Patent drafting is a critical process that involves creating a written document that describes an invention and lays out the grounds for obtaining patent protection. Here are some key points to keep in mind when drafting a patent application: Start by understanding what type of patent protection you need.

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How long does it take to get a patent in 2021? And what about COVID-19?

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

On the other hand, if the USPTO does not issue a Notice of Allowance, (5) other strategies may be sought in the pursuit of a patent. For example, a design patent will tend to take about one to two years to acquire a Notice of Allowance, while the standard utility patent may take anywhere from one to five years.

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How to review a draft patent application and provide useful comments

Patent Trademark Blog

What types of patent review comments are less important? Any explanations of the prior art do not need to get into too much detail. When it comes to talking about the prior art, less is more. Patent drawings enable you to claim features that help distinguish your invention from the prior art.

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Patent – a shield for modern biotechnology

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Plant patent- This type of patent protects the rights of the inventor who is involved in the generation of asexually reproduced distinct and new varieties of plants according to the plant patent act 1930 in the United States. Indian Patent Act restricts the patent acts of new plant breed.

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