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Why is Market Research Important for Patent Protection?

Kashishipr

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. It will also enable the applicant to examine the expansion opportunities in his industry or domain.

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Patent Search and its Types in India

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A patent refers to an exclusive right granted by the patent authority of a nation to the inventor or applicant of a unique invention. A patent search is the first step of the Patent Registration process in India, and that too is a crucial one. Patent Search and its Importance. Types of Patent Search. 2) Patentability/Novelty Search.

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All About Provisional Patent Applications

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Usually, the inventor is under constant fear of leakage of information relating to the invention as a certain disclosure has to be made to the manufacturer. It is for this reason that inventors prefer signing a binding Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Why Should an Inventor File a Provisional Patent Application?

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Patent Assertion Entities: A Boon or a Bane?

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Patent trolls, as per this point of view, do well to the economy as well as to the inventor since litigation cost has the potential to leave the inventor bankrupt. It is imperative to guard the IP assets through proper registration and renewal procedures. Point of View 2: Patent Trolls do Hurt Innovation.

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Here’s What Businesses Need to Know About a Non-Disclosure Agreement

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They may opt for different ways to safeguard their IP, including IP registrations and protecting the IP assets with an NDA. For example, if a business company has a patented invention, the specific details of that invention may have to be disclosed to the venture capitalists or inventors who may be interested in investing or buying it.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. Startups can protect both the source code and object code through copyright registration.

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Evergreening of Patents

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Patents are the most important way in which inventors can protect their inventions. In certain situations, inventors try and push for an extension of the protection period through the process of evergreening. Some governments and governing bodies have tried to curb such practices.

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