The patent application is automatically published after a period of 18 months from the date of filling the application for making it a prior art. Prior art acts as evidence that your invention is already known. In case the applicant is desirous of an early publication, he/she can file under Form 9 requesting for an early publication and by paying the requisite fee provided in Table I of the First Schedule. (See Rule 7 of the Patent Rules, 2003).
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Patent Filing in India
The patent law in India defines various categories of patent applicants. Depending upon the category and type of the patent applicant, the documentary requirements and the official filing fee varies. In essence, a patent in India can be filed by a natural person, a startup, small entity, others.
How to File a Patent in India – Patent Filing Process in India – Patent Procedure in India
Patent filing guide describing how to patent an idea or an invention and who can file a patent in India as an applicant and an inventor based of Indian patent laws.
Patents in Malaysia: Intellectual Property Guide for Filing Patents in Malaysia
Article Source: http://wp.me/p2PCVq-DG Patents in Malaysia are governed by Intellectual Property Cooperation of Malaysia (MyIPO). Industries, corporations and individual researchers (inventors) involved in R & D (research and development) in Malaysia regularly seek professional services of technically qualified industrial patent experts for supporting research and development activities, patent consultancy, technology transfer, patent strategy, franchising, patent… Continue reading Patents in Malaysia: Intellectual Property Guide for Filing Patents in Malaysia
New European Patent Office (EPO) Fee Schedule Effective From April 1, 2012
As an experienced Patent Search Lawyer, Advocate Rahul Dev provides International Patent Searching as his flagship service. He provides the highest level of Patent & Non-Patent Literature searching in the industry. If you are interested in filing a patent application, it is always advisable to first conduct a worldwide patent search to help make sure… Continue reading New European Patent Office (EPO) Fee Schedule Effective From April 1, 2012
