WHY ARE INVALIDITY SEARCHES IMPORTANT?

Importance of Invalidity Search

Invalidity searches in the context of patents are crucial for several reasons, particularly for companies, inventors, and legal professionals. Here’s why they are important:

Challenging Patent Validity

  • Legal Defense: If a company is sued for patent infringement, one of the strongest defenses is to prove that the patent in question is invalid. Conducting an invalidity search can help identify prior art that predates the patent,
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Indian Patent Procedure and Timelines

This article provides an overview of the Indian patent procedure and timelines of a patent application in India.

Indian Patent Procedure and Timelines

Patent Application Filling

An application for patent can be filed under prescribed rules via Indian Patent Office website. Every application for a patent shall be for one invention only and accompanied with the prescribed fee, filed at an appropriate office.

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