The document provides an overview of the patent process from deciding whether to file a patent, to filing, examination and grant/refusal. It discusses determining when and where to file, what to include in the disclosure document, and the steps involved after filing including publication, examination, responding to examination reports, and maintenance. Key aspects of the filing process include priority dates, jurisdictions, and international filing options like the Patent Cooperation Treaty. The document is a guide to navigating the patent process from start to finish.

1. CORPORATE
PROFILE
Getting patents
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2. Getting patents
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-Patent Process
-Deciding on patent filing
-When/where/what to file
-Filling the disclosure
-Prior art search (optional)
-Drafting
-Filing at respective offices………..
-…….Examination reports
-Response to examination reports
-Grant/refusal
-Maintenance

3. When to file?
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-Clarity on the product/process
-Before disclosure
-Does it have to be filed?

4. When to file?
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-First to file system
-Grace periods

5. Where to file?
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-Jurisdiction?
-International patent?
- PCT (Patent Co-operation Treaty)

6. Disclosure
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-Background
-Details of the product/process
-Related information

7. Disclosure - background
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-Existing technology
-Closest known references
-Issues and problems in existing technologies

8. Disclosure - Description
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-Title
-Purpose of invention
-Working of invention
-Best mode
-Drawings/figures
-Modifications/Variations

9. Disclosure – Related information
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-Inventor information
-Applicant information
-Current state of development
-External Disclosures (if any)
-Future plans
-Collaborations related to this invention (if any)

10. Patent Process
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-Patent filing
-Patent publication
-Examination
-Grant/refusal
-Maintenance

11. Patent Process - Filing
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-Respective Patent Offices
-Provisional/Complete
-Territorial
-Priority date
-Foreign Filing Permit
-12 months

12. Patent Process - Filing
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-In other countries
-After an India filing OR after seeking a permit from India
-Directly (Convention)
-Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT)

13. Patent Process
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-18 months (Publication)
-Can be published earlier
-Additional steps depending on the jurisdiction
-Request for examination
-Maintenance fee

14. Patent Process - examination
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-Performed by the respective Patent Offices
-Issue of examination report
-Response
-Grant/refusal

15. Patent Process
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-Maintenance
-20 years

16. Patent Process
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Filing
Publication (18
months) Examination
Response
Grant/refusal
Opposition

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