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A patent is a legal protection that gives inventors exclusive rights to their inventions, preventing others from using, making, or selling the invention without permission for a set period, usually 20 years. The firm helps clients with patent applications, protects their inventions, and handles disputes related to patents.

  There are three different kinds of patents :-

(1) –  Utility Patents: –

 The most frequent type of patent, all these are given to new   machines, chemicals, and procedures.

(2)-   Design Patents :-

 Granted  to  guard the special appearance or design of   manufactured items, such as the surface ornamentation or   general design of this item.

(3)-  Plant Patents :-

  Allowed for the creation and asexual reproduction of fresh and   different plant varieties, such as hybrids (asexual reproduction   usually means the plant is replicated by means other than from   seeds, such as by pruning or rooting of cuttings).

 1- Patentability Assessment  : Conduct a search to verify that your invention is novel and meets the criteria for patent protection. This   step ensures your idea hasn’t already been patented by someone else.

  2 – Application Drafting  : Carefully prepare the patent application, including detailed forms and a thorough description of the invention.   This documentation is critical for explaining the invention’s uniqueness and functionality.

 3 – Application Submission  : Submit the completed application forms, along with all necessary supporting documents, to the appropriate   patent office. This officially starts the patent registration process.

 4 -Publication  : After about 18 months, the patent application is published in the official journal, making the details of the invention   available to the public.

  5 – Examination : The patent office reviews the application to assess the invention’s patentability, ensuring it meets all legal   requirements. A report is then issued, outlining any concerns.

 6- Respond to Objections   : Address any objections or requests for clarification raised by the patent office during the examination     phase.  This may involve modifying the application or providing additional information.

  7- Patent Granting : If the application is satisfactory and all issues are resolved, the patent office will grant the patent, giving you   exclusive rights to your invention.

Patent Maintenance

Patent maintenance refers to the process of paying periodic fees to keep a granted patent in force. These fees, often called “maintenance fees” or “renewal fees,” are required by patent offices in many countries to ensure that the patent remains active and enforceable throughout its term.

  1. Purpose: Maintenance fees are intended to keep the patent system from being cluttered with patents that are no longer of interest to their owners. If a patent holder doesn’t pay the fee, the patent will expire before the end of its maximum term.
  1. Frequency : The frequency and timing of these fees vary by country. For example, in the United States, maintenance fees are due at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the patent is granted. In other countries, fees may be due annually or at different intervals.
  1. Amounts: The fees can increase over time, particularly for older patents, to encourage patent holders to maintain only those patents that are commercially valuable.
  1. Grace Period:  If the patent holder misses a payment, many jurisdictions provide a grace period during which the fee can still be paid with an additional surcharge.
  1. Consequences of Non-Payment : If the fees are not paid by the end of the grace period, the patent will lapse, meaning the holder will lose the exclusive rights granted by the patent, and the invention will enter the public domain.
  1. Exceptions and Reductions : In some cases, small entities or individuals may qualify for reduced maintenance fees. Certain jurisdictions also have provisions for reinstating a lapsed patent under specific conditions, such as if the lapse was unintentional

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