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All About Provisional Patent Applications

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For easing the mode of filing a patent and claiming the subject matter contained therein, there are two basic approaches, namely provisional patent application and complete patent application. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Why Should an Inventor File a Provisional Patent Application?

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Determination of Equivalents in a Patent Application

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It may so happen that in furtherance of uncovering non-literal infringement, the doctrine may help envelop even those elements that may only be impliedly found in the Patent Application. The post Determination of Equivalents in a Patent Application appeared first on Blog | Kashish IPR | Intellectual Property Rights Law Firm.

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Can a Logo Help You Get a Design Patent and Avoid Infringement?

Patent Trademark Blog

Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for a new product that might be considered somewhat similar to existing products. It is possible to include a logo in your design patent application for a product.

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How to Handle a Trademark Rejection: File a Design Patent Instead?

Patent Trademark Blog

The smart use of dashed lines can broaden the scope of your design patent so that you are not limited to a specific product shape. What are the different rejections to overcome in registering trademarks vs. patenting designs? The post How to Handle a Trademark Rejection: File a Design Patent Instead?

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Understanding the 3 Common Forms of IP & their Varying Levels of Protection

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Trademarks (referred to as logos and brand names in a layman’s language) are the source identifiers intended to safeguard the general public from getting confused about the origin of products and services available in the market. In general, patents last for twenty years from the date of filing (it may vary from one country to another).

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Why is Market Research Important for Patent Protection?

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To be specific, market research performed before filing a Patent Application or after obtaining Patent Protection may help an inventor or innovator significantly in examining the business environment for his invention or innovation. The post Why is Market Research Important for Patent Protection?

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Patent Search and its Types in India

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All in all, the advantages of conducting a patent search are as follows: The chances of patent grant increase; You get clarity in drafting a patent claim in your Patent Application ; The scope of patent protection extends; and. It helps keep track of similar patents and the status of other patent filings.

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