Prior art search is an essential step to ensure that an invention is new and has not been reported or known to the public in any form. An inventor may wish to perform a thorough prior art search before or during the development of his/her idea. A thorough prior art search ensures that amount of time and money being invested in development of the idea … Read More
WHAT IS PRIOR ART?
Prior art is any evidence that an invention is already known. Prior Art includes any public document, for example published patents, technical publications such as journal articles, conference papers, newspaper articles, websites, available products, marketing information, traditional knowledge (oral or written) and the like. Any evidence that the invention in some format has been described or made something that contains a use of technology that … Read More
Gene Patent : Expressing the Truth
WHAT DOES A PATENT OVER A GENE MEAN?
A patent for a gene or gene patent means ownership and exclusive rights for a specific DNA/RNA sequence by an individual, organization, or corporation, who claims to have originally isolated a natural gene sequence and altered through gene engineering technologies to obtain a known function. This means ownership of the specific nucleotide composition of the gene, its … Read More
PHARMACEUTICAL TRADEMARKS
Importance of Trademarks in Pharmaceutical Industry
Introduction
Trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprise. The sign includes Name, Word, Sound, Logo, Symbol, Design, Phrase which are Distinctive and Non-Descriptive.
Evolution of Trademarks
The use of trademarks dates back to the times when marks were affixed to establish ownership of the goods. These markings … Read More