Basics of a Design Patent and Design Patent Searches

Basics of a Design Patent and Design Patent Searches Design patents are based on the ornamental aspects of surface decoration, aesthetic configuration, appearance and shape of an item. In contrast to a utility patent, a design patent is issued for aesthetic features for a new or an improved outward appearance; however, the subject claimed in […]

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America Invents Act : Notes on the bill

America Invents Act : Notes on the bill The House Judiciary committee approved the America Invents Act (H.R. 1249) a bill to modernize and reform the patent system by a vote of 32-3. This bill implements a first-inventor-to-file standard for patent approval, creates a post-grant review system to weed out bad patents and helps the […]

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Patent Validity Search Requirements

Patent Validity Search Requirements Before going deep into why patent validity searches are required, let’s first discuss the concept of Validity of a patent. Patents are issued by the patent office based on the interpretation of the claims of the invention and their comparison with the closest referenced patents identified. These references are always provided by the […]

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An Overview Of Different Types of Catalysts

An Overview Of Different Types of Catalysts Introduction In the modern scientific era, catalysis occupies an important place in both academic research and industry with considerable potential of applications in everyday life including fine chemicals, agrochemicals (synthesis of pesticide, fertilizers), pharmaceuticals, petroleum (in oil refining, biofuel production, fuel cells etc.), polymers (plastics, adhesives), electronics, and […]

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Geographical Interests of Major Pharmaceutical Companies in Recent Years

Geographical Interests of Major Pharmaceutical Companies in Recent Years Geographical Interests of Global Pharmaceutical Companies in the Period 2012 – 2016: The present analysis identifies the interest of the major pharmaceutical companies in five major jurisdictions. The information is based on the volume of patents published by the pharmaceutical majors in those jurisdictions, which indirectly […]

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Wireless (or) Leadless Pacemaker

Wireless (or) Leadless Pacemaker An artificial pacemaker is an electronic device which sends out electrical impulses to the sinoatrial node (SA node) located in the right atrium to mimic the heart’s natural pacemaker. It is used to prevent the heart from beating abnormally and treats problems related to the rate/rhythm of the heartbeat. Basically, it’s […]

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