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Types of Patent Applications
Now that you’ve decided to go for patent protection, it is time to choose the type of patent application that you’ll be filing. It is pertinent to understand that a patent protects the utility or functionality of a product. If the novelty of the product relates to its ornamental design, you should go for an Industrial Design (also known as a design patent in the US and other jurisdictions) instead. For the purpose of clarity, let’s use the universal term utility patent to identify patent applications defined under The Indian Patent Act, 1970. This article will help you understand different types of patent applications that may be filed under The Indian Patent Act, 1970. If you are unsure whether to go for a utility patent or an industrial design, read this article written by Mr. Harish Naidu, founding partner of Acura IP Services. To know what is a patent…

Branded Medicines vs. Generic Medicines: The Role of Patents
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Microsoft vs. Indian Patent Office – Decisions by Delhi High Court on Software Patents in India
The part of this series focuses on the two recent…

Utility Patents vs Design Patents (Industrial Designs)
While the definition of Patent merely covers…
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Branded Medicines vs. Generic Medicines: The Role of Patents
In the pharmaceutical industry, the distinction between branded and generic medicines is an essential one. Understanding this distinction is crucial not just for…
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Microsoft vs. Indian Patent Office – Decisions by Delhi High Court on Software Patents in India
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