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Public-Use Bar: What Startups Need to Know

IP Watchdog

Many startups are aware of how the on-sale bar interacts with these pressures and the associated need to file patent applications on any technology prior to offering or placing it on sale.

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Patent Opposition in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

There are two kinds of patent opposition process at two different stages of patent prosecution in India, they are: Pre grant opposition Post grant opposition. Types of Patent Opposition in India. Publication of invention before the priority date. Invention is publicly known or publicly used in India.

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