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What is the role of WIPO in international patent protection?
WIPO’s PCT streamlines global filing but does not grant patents. Here is how it works, and what changes when you enter the Indian national phase.
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Can I revive a lapsed patent? How?
Missed your patent renewal in India? Here is a crisp, case-led guide to restoring a lapsed patent, deadlines, forms, fees, and what evidence works.
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Can someone oppose my patent application after filing or grant?
Yes, patents in India can be opposed before and after grant. This guide explains pre-grant and post-grant opposition, who can file, timelines, fees, and key cases.
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Key IP Resources - India and Global
Explore a curated library of public source IP resources: patent search databases, official handbooks, books, and reports.
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Can I patent traditional knowledge or herbal formulations?
Can you patent an Ayurvedic or herbal formulation in India? A clear guide to Section 3(p), synergy under 3(e), TKDL, and biodiversity approvals.
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How do I find out if someone is infringing my patent?
A practical, India-specific guide to spot and prove patent infringement, with key statutes, Delhi HC Patent Suits Rules, and landmark case law.
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Can I file a patent in my name if I created the invention while working in a company?
Can an employee file a patent in their own name in India? A practical guide to ownership of workplace inventions with key Indian cases and checklists.
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Should I wait for the prototype to be perfect before patenting, or file early?
Should you perfect the prototype before patenting or file early in India? Learn how provisionals work, what to disclose, and when waiting briefly makes sense.
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Can I file a patent for an invention already patented abroad but not in India?
If an invention is already patented abroad but not in India, can you still patent it here? Understand absolute novelty, priority rules, and safer alternatives.
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What happens when a patent expires, can anyone use the invention freely?
When a patent expires in India after 20 years, the invention enters the public domain. Here is what you can and cannot do, plus traps founders must avoid.
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What happens if someone challenges my patent for insufficient disclosure?
A practical guide to what happens in India if your patent is attacked for insufficient disclosure, and how to respond without risking added matter.
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What happens if two people invent the same thing at the same time?
If two inventors create the same invention at the same time, who gets the patent in India? A clear guide to first-to-file, priority, oppositions, and tie cases.
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Who can act as a legal representative for a deceased inventor?
Who can act as a legal representative for a deceased inventor or applicant in a patent application? Learn about legal confusion, timelines, and how to ensure continuity of rights.
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Can a patent be co-owned? How are rights, responsibilities, and profits managed between co-owners?
Can a patent be co-owned? How are rights, responsibilities, and profits managed between co-owners? Don’t let unclear ownership ruin partnerships, learn how to protect your share.
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Should I Publish My Research or File a Patent First?
Don’t let premature publication destroy your patent chances! Discover when to publish vs. patent in India, secure your priority date, and stay ahead of the competition.
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What’s the difference between an inventor and an applicant or assignee?
Don’t let confusion derail your patent. Learn the difference between inventor, applicant, and assignee in India; so you protect your invention properly from the start.
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Provisional vs Complete Patent Application: Which Should You File First?
Confused about provisional patent vs complete specification? Learn the risks, costs, and right strategy to protect your invention in India before it’s too late.
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Online service vs patent agent: what could go wrong? | India
Don’t risk your patent’s strength on the wrong choice. Learn what online services might miss, and why a registered patent agent could save your innovation.
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How Do I Choose a Good Patent Agent for My Invention?
Struggling to pick the right patent agent? Don’t risk your invention with weak filing. Learn how to vet, verify, and choose the best for you.
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How Can I Keep My Invention Confidential Before Filing a Patent?
Worried premature disclosure could wreck your patent? Learn practical steps to keep your invention confidential before filing a patent, and protect your rights.
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Who qualifies as an inventor under patent law?
Don’t risk losing your patent by naming the wrong person. Find out exactly who qualifies as an inventor under patent law, and protect your rights.