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The Language of Patents (Part I): Equipping Patent Applications for Pre-and Post-Grant Success

IP Watchdog

A major reason for this is that an examiner’s interpretation of a claim drawn to an innovation that may be worthy of patent protection may cause them to determine that the subject matter as claimed is not patentably distinct from the prior art.

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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

Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection. The central government brought a Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) with a vision to protect and promote intellectual property rights of start-ups and thus encourage innovation and creativity among them.