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EPO Decisions – The Not So Holy Grail?

SpicyIP

These concerns were raised in a meeting with the IPQC, and Kluwer Patent Blog subsequently highlighted the critical letter sent by Beat Weibel, the chief IP counsel of Siemens, to the EPO. – The patent system needs complete searches and substantive examination for functioning well. . In Agfa NV & Anr.

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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. Overall, the amount of time it takes to acquire a patent varies based on the field of technology and on the type of application, which may be a provisional, design, utility, or plant application.

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Schemes, Policies And Programmes For Patent Facilitation

IIPRD

SIPP is envisaged to facilitate the protection of Patents , Trademarks , and Designs of innovative and interesting start-ups. Patent Facilitation Programme (TIFAC). Application for a patent can be done on the official website of NRDC [4]. Patent searches. Patent Drafting, filing, and prosecution.