Novelty Search using USPTO and EPO

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Novelty Search using USPTO and EPO: Patents play a crucial role in fostering innovation and protecting intellectual property, contributing to economic development. The United States and Europe have distinct patent frameworks, each shaped by historical, legal, and cultural factors. In the United States, the patent system is governed by the United States Patent and Trademark … Read more

Can Idea be patented and protected?

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Can Idea be patented and protected? Patenting an idea is an interesting topic of debate. Idea is related to the human mind that is functioning round the clock and non-stop.  An idea can be abstract or something that can be transformed into an invention or discovery. Idea is not the monopoly of someone. It can … Read more

CAD Patent Illustration: Need for a Service Provider

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CAD Patent Illustration is an important link in the patenting process that provides services for making patent drawings, an important element of the patent description and the patent application. Their role is to support the inventors by providing professionally prepared drawings that describe the essential details of the invention appropriately and correctly as required by … Read more

European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), founded in 1994, has its head office in Alicante, Spain. EUIPO administers protection of EU Trade Mark and Design rights all over the European Union which are complementary to national intellectual property (IP) rights and are linked to international IP systems (EUIPO, 2020). Prior to March 23, 2016, … Read more