This document discusses recent developments in intellectual property rights (IPR) in India. It provides an overview of how strengthening IPR helps economic development by encouraging innovation and attracting foreign investment. The key law changes discussed include amendments to trademark, copyright, patent, and geographical indication laws to be better aligned with international standards. Recent initiatives to make the patent application process more efficient and provide free access to patents are also summarized as India aims to become a more IPR-friendly nation.
The presentation provided an overview of several major patent databases including WIPO's PatentScope, India's EKASWA and EPIDOS-INPADOC databases, and Canada's Canadian Patents Database. These databases allow users to search millions of patent documents from around the world and provide important information for researchers, innovators and those seeking to understand intellectual property rights. Effective use of the databases requires understanding how to conduct simple, advanced, equivalent and other specialized searches across different fields.
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by a sovereign state to an inventor for a limited period of time, typically 20 years, in exchange for publicly disclosing the details of the invention. An invention must meet the requirements of being useful, novel, and non-obvious to qualify for patent protection. A patent allows the owner to prevent others from making, using, selling, importing, or distributing the patented invention without permission.
This document discusses patent databases and how to search within them. It defines what a patent is - an exclusive right granted by a government for an invention. It also defines what a database is - a collection of organized information that can be easily accessed. The document outlines several major patent databases including PatentScope from WIPO, EKASWA from India, EPIDOS-INPADOC from Europe, and the Canadian Patents Database. It provides details on how to search within each database using basic, advanced, boolean, or other specialized search features.
This document discusses different types of patent licensing. It defines patent licensing as granting permission to a third party to use, sell, and benefit from a patented invention in exchange for royalty payments. There are several types of patent licenses: exclusive licenses grant all rights except title to one licensee; non-exclusive licenses allow a patent owner to grant rights to multiple parties; sub-licenses are granted by licensees to third parties; and cross-licenses allow an exchange of licenses between companies. The document also discusses advantages like risk transfer and access to global markets, as well as challenges like loss of control and difficulty finding licensees.
Mr. Prem Patil prepared this document on patents under the guidance of Mrs. Swati Gupta at Apeejay Stya University in Sohna. The document discusses intellectual property rights including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright. It defines what constitutes an invention and provides an overview of the history of patents. The stages to obtain a patent including filing, examination, grant or withdrawal are outlined. The document also discusses who benefits from patents, the rights they provide, and the importance and limitations of patent information.
This document discusses international patent law and new developments in intellectual property rights. It covers several key topics:
1. The basics of international patent law, including that patents only apply within the granting country and most countries follow a "first to file" system.
2. Important international treaties like the Paris Convention, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). The PCT allows filing a single international patent application.
3. Developments making the international patent system more unified and efficient, such as the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) and Patent Law Treaty (PLT).
This document discusses intellectual property rights (IPR) including definitions, types of IPR such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and geographical indications. It provides details on the scope, objectives, and sources of patent information. It discusses the patent application and processing system. It summarizes the key features and objectives of India's National IPR Policy of 2016. Finally, it briefly discusses the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement and international and regional IPR agreements.
This document discusses recent developments in intellectual property rights (IPR) in India. It provides an overview of how strengthening IPR helps economic development by encouraging innovation and attracting foreign investment. The key law changes discussed include amendments to trademark, copyright, patent, and geographical indication laws to be better aligned with international standards. Recent initiatives to make the patent application process more efficient and provide free access to patents are also summarized as India aims to become a more IPR-friendly nation.
The presentation provided an overview of several major patent databases including WIPO's PatentScope, India's EKASWA and EPIDOS-INPADOC databases, and Canada's Canadian Patents Database. These databases allow users to search millions of patent documents from around the world and provide important information for researchers, innovators and those seeking to understand intellectual property rights. Effective use of the databases requires understanding how to conduct simple, advanced, equivalent and other specialized searches across different fields.
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by a sovereign state to an inventor for a limited period of time, typically 20 years, in exchange for publicly disclosing the details of the invention. An invention must meet the requirements of being useful, novel, and non-obvious to qualify for patent protection. A patent allows the owner to prevent others from making, using, selling, importing, or distributing the patented invention without permission.
This document discusses patent databases and how to search within them. It defines what a patent is - an exclusive right granted by a government for an invention. It also defines what a database is - a collection of organized information that can be easily accessed. The document outlines several major patent databases including PatentScope from WIPO, EKASWA from India, EPIDOS-INPADOC from Europe, and the Canadian Patents Database. It provides details on how to search within each database using basic, advanced, boolean, or other specialized search features.
This document discusses different types of patent licensing. It defines patent licensing as granting permission to a third party to use, sell, and benefit from a patented invention in exchange for royalty payments. There are several types of patent licenses: exclusive licenses grant all rights except title to one licensee; non-exclusive licenses allow a patent owner to grant rights to multiple parties; sub-licenses are granted by licensees to third parties; and cross-licenses allow an exchange of licenses between companies. The document also discusses advantages like risk transfer and access to global markets, as well as challenges like loss of control and difficulty finding licensees.
Mr. Prem Patil prepared this document on patents under the guidance of Mrs. Swati Gupta at Apeejay Stya University in Sohna. The document discusses intellectual property rights including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright. It defines what constitutes an invention and provides an overview of the history of patents. The stages to obtain a patent including filing, examination, grant or withdrawal are outlined. The document also discusses who benefits from patents, the rights they provide, and the importance and limitations of patent information.
This document discusses international patent law and new developments in intellectual property rights. It covers several key topics:
1. The basics of international patent law, including that patents only apply within the granting country and most countries follow a "first to file" system.
2. Important international treaties like the Paris Convention, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). The PCT allows filing a single international patent application.
3. Developments making the international patent system more unified and efficient, such as the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) and Patent Law Treaty (PLT).
This document discusses intellectual property rights (IPR) including definitions, types of IPR such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and geographical indications. It provides details on the scope, objectives, and sources of patent information. It discusses the patent application and processing system. It summarizes the key features and objectives of India's National IPR Policy of 2016. Finally, it briefly discusses the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement and international and regional IPR agreements.
This document provides information about conducting a patent search, including the benefits of searching, criteria for patentability, what constitutes prior art, examples of prior art, and a 7-step search strategy. It discusses using keywords, the US and CPC patent classification systems, verifying relevancy, international searching, and gives examples to illustrate concepts like how terminology can change over time.
The document provides an introduction to copyright law in India, including:
1) Copyright law in India is similar to laws in England and Wales, with the first Indian Copyright Act passed in 1914 based on English provisions.
2) The Copyright Act of 1957 is the main law which introduced civil and criminal remedies and established the Copyright Office and Board.
3) There is ongoing debate around copyrighting DNA sequences, with arguments on both sides as to whether DNA constitutes an original literary work.
Copy right ppt in intellectual property rightsSRINIVASULU N V
This document provides an overview of intellectual property rights (IPR) in India, including patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights, geographical indications, and related rights. It discusses the types of intellectual property available, how to obtain each type of protection, and some key features and amendments of Indian IPR legislation. The document also outlines the structure of IPR administration and enforcement in India under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
What Does it mean?
To understand go through the whole document...
Nothing but this is basically intended to give message about the term "Patent Applications"? What they are? Benefits? Drawback? etc
It is focused to provide basic knowledge on prior art search for new intellectuals in the field of IPR. It includes Basic knowledge of Prior art, File wrapper analysis, not list preparation, and one of the important law of Prior Art.
This document provides an overview of intellectual property rights (IPR) and various types of IPR. It discusses industrial designs, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, geographical indications, and copyright. For each type of IPR, it provides a definition and brief description. It also discusses IPR in India, including the constitutional aspects, different acts governing IPR, and the objectives and provisions of patents in India. The document is presented as part of a lecture on IPR and contains questions to prompt discussion.
Filing a Patent application is the first step towards protecting an invention. This presentation details in brief on how and where to file a patent application along with the other documentary and statutory requirements.
Impact of ipr in biological research in indiaSwaraj Prasad
IPR means Intellectual Property Rights, how really IPR boosts the different sectors in India viz; agriculture, molecular biology, Biotechnology,Pharmaceutical industry,etc.
Please, also read my ppt "Negative Impact of IPR on Biodiversity.
Copyright is a form of protection granted by law to authors of original creative works. It gives the author exclusive rights over reproduction, distribution, public performance, public display, and creation of derivative works. Copyright protection applies automatically when a work is created and fixed in a tangible form. It covers both published and unpublished works including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works. Not all creative works are subject to copyright protection which does not extend to facts, ideas, or systems. Copyright's purpose is to promote innovation and creativity by providing incentives for creators while allowing limited use of copyrighted works under exceptions like fair use.
Intellectual property rights establish minimum standards of protection for intellectual creations of the mind such as inventions, artistic works, symbols, names and images. They usually give the creator exclusive rights over use of the creation for a certain period of time. The main purpose is to encourage creation of a variety of intellectual goods. There are two main forms - literary and artistic works protected by copyright, and industrial property like patented inventions protected by patents, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets and geographical indications. World Intellectual Property Organization promotes IP protection globally.
WTO was born on 1st January 1995 with main objective to improve the welfare of people of member countries.
Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably & freely as possible.
Besides formal patent applications, start-ups can also apply for provisional patent applications. Find out what it takes to have a pending patent for your invention.
The document summarizes India's patent system. It outlines that intellectual property rights allow creators of intellectual property to prevent others from commercially exploiting it for a given period. India's patent system is governed by acts like the Patent Act of 1970. To be patentable, an invention must be novel, involve an inventive step, and be capable of industrial application. The stages of obtaining a patent in India include filing, formality check, publication, examination, response from applicant, and potential pre-grant opposition. If objections are overcome, a patent certificate is granted. Renewal fees must be paid to keep the patent in force for its full term.
This document discusses patents and the patent application process. It explains that a patent provides an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell an invention for 20 years. To obtain a patent, an invention must be new, have industrial application, and not be obvious. The patent application process involves filing forms, examination, potential oppositions, and maintenance fees to keep the patent valid for the full 20 year term.
A patent provides the holder the exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention for a limited period of time. To be patentable, an invention must be novel, involve an inventive step, and be industrially applicable. There are several types of patent applications that can be filed under the governing Patents Act of 1970 in India, including ordinary, addition, and divisional applications. An international filing via the Patent Cooperation Treaty allows applying for patent protection in multiple countries by filing in a centralized location.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of Computer SoftwareManjulaSandirigama
This document discusses whether computer software is copyrightable and/or patentable under intellectual property law. It begins with concluding that computer software can be both copyrightable and patentable. It then reviews literature from organizations like WIPO and EPO that establishes computer programs having technical character can be patented. The document analyzes the software development process, finding the algorithm, source code, and technical solutions it embodies are patentable. Embedded software in products is also patentable. While object code is solely copyrightable, algorithms and source codes can be both copyrighted and patented. Mathematical equations used in a technical process, like encryption algorithms, can also be patented.
The document outlines the 20 step process for registering a trademark in India. It begins with deciding on the mark, conducting searches to check for identical or similar existing marks, and filing an application with the Registrar of Trademarks using Form TM-1. The Registrar then examines the application for completeness and reviews any conflicting marks. If accepted, the mark is published for opposition. If not opposed within 3 months, the mark proceeds to registration. Once registered, the mark must be renewed every 10 years to maintain protection.
This document discusses patent infringement, including what it is, types of infringement, how to judge infringement, and potential consequences. Patent infringement occurs when someone makes, uses, or sells a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. There are two types of infringement: direct infringement involves directly using the patented invention, while indirect infringement involves supplying parts that can only be used with a patented invention. To determine if infringement occurred, a court will analyze the patent claims and see if they encompass the accused device or process. Potential consequences of infringement include barriers to innovation, damage to economic and legal systems, and financial remedies determined in court cases.
The document discusses the evolution of intellectual property rights from ancient times to modern times. It provides an overview of key IP laws and treaties in India and compares India's IP system to China's. It also summarizes IP filing statistics globally and in India. Academia's role and challenges in promoting IP awareness are also briefly covered.
The document summarizes information about patents from the Penn State University Libraries. It discusses what can and cannot be patented, the criteria for patentability, and resources for searching patents such as the USPTO website and Google Patents. Key points include that patents protect inventions by giving the inventor exclusive rights for a limited time, and cover utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Copyrights protect original creative works while trademarks protect brand names and logos.
The document discusses intellectual property rights, specifically patent searching processes and ownership rights. It provides an overview of the patent application process, including conducting a prior art search, preparing and filing an application, examination by the patent office, and office actions requiring amendments. It also outlines several methods and resources for conducting prior art patent searches, such as using USPTO databases and classifications, commercial search services, and the patent depository libraries.
This document provides information about conducting a patent search, including the benefits of searching, criteria for patentability, what constitutes prior art, examples of prior art, and a 7-step search strategy. It discusses using keywords, the US and CPC patent classification systems, verifying relevancy, international searching, and gives examples to illustrate concepts like how terminology can change over time.
The document provides an introduction to copyright law in India, including:
1) Copyright law in India is similar to laws in England and Wales, with the first Indian Copyright Act passed in 1914 based on English provisions.
2) The Copyright Act of 1957 is the main law which introduced civil and criminal remedies and established the Copyright Office and Board.
3) There is ongoing debate around copyrighting DNA sequences, with arguments on both sides as to whether DNA constitutes an original literary work.
Copy right ppt in intellectual property rightsSRINIVASULU N V
This document provides an overview of intellectual property rights (IPR) in India, including patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights, geographical indications, and related rights. It discusses the types of intellectual property available, how to obtain each type of protection, and some key features and amendments of Indian IPR legislation. The document also outlines the structure of IPR administration and enforcement in India under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
What Does it mean?
To understand go through the whole document...
Nothing but this is basically intended to give message about the term "Patent Applications"? What they are? Benefits? Drawback? etc
It is focused to provide basic knowledge on prior art search for new intellectuals in the field of IPR. It includes Basic knowledge of Prior art, File wrapper analysis, not list preparation, and one of the important law of Prior Art.
This document provides an overview of intellectual property rights (IPR) and various types of IPR. It discusses industrial designs, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, geographical indications, and copyright. For each type of IPR, it provides a definition and brief description. It also discusses IPR in India, including the constitutional aspects, different acts governing IPR, and the objectives and provisions of patents in India. The document is presented as part of a lecture on IPR and contains questions to prompt discussion.
Filing a Patent application is the first step towards protecting an invention. This presentation details in brief on how and where to file a patent application along with the other documentary and statutory requirements.
Impact of ipr in biological research in indiaSwaraj Prasad
IPR means Intellectual Property Rights, how really IPR boosts the different sectors in India viz; agriculture, molecular biology, Biotechnology,Pharmaceutical industry,etc.
Please, also read my ppt "Negative Impact of IPR on Biodiversity.
Copyright is a form of protection granted by law to authors of original creative works. It gives the author exclusive rights over reproduction, distribution, public performance, public display, and creation of derivative works. Copyright protection applies automatically when a work is created and fixed in a tangible form. It covers both published and unpublished works including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works. Not all creative works are subject to copyright protection which does not extend to facts, ideas, or systems. Copyright's purpose is to promote innovation and creativity by providing incentives for creators while allowing limited use of copyrighted works under exceptions like fair use.
Intellectual property rights establish minimum standards of protection for intellectual creations of the mind such as inventions, artistic works, symbols, names and images. They usually give the creator exclusive rights over use of the creation for a certain period of time. The main purpose is to encourage creation of a variety of intellectual goods. There are two main forms - literary and artistic works protected by copyright, and industrial property like patented inventions protected by patents, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets and geographical indications. World Intellectual Property Organization promotes IP protection globally.
WTO was born on 1st January 1995 with main objective to improve the welfare of people of member countries.
Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably & freely as possible.
Besides formal patent applications, start-ups can also apply for provisional patent applications. Find out what it takes to have a pending patent for your invention.
The document summarizes India's patent system. It outlines that intellectual property rights allow creators of intellectual property to prevent others from commercially exploiting it for a given period. India's patent system is governed by acts like the Patent Act of 1970. To be patentable, an invention must be novel, involve an inventive step, and be capable of industrial application. The stages of obtaining a patent in India include filing, formality check, publication, examination, response from applicant, and potential pre-grant opposition. If objections are overcome, a patent certificate is granted. Renewal fees must be paid to keep the patent in force for its full term.
This document discusses patents and the patent application process. It explains that a patent provides an inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell an invention for 20 years. To obtain a patent, an invention must be new, have industrial application, and not be obvious. The patent application process involves filing forms, examination, potential oppositions, and maintenance fees to keep the patent valid for the full 20 year term.
A patent provides the holder the exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention for a limited period of time. To be patentable, an invention must be novel, involve an inventive step, and be industrially applicable. There are several types of patent applications that can be filed under the governing Patents Act of 1970 in India, including ordinary, addition, and divisional applications. An international filing via the Patent Cooperation Treaty allows applying for patent protection in multiple countries by filing in a centralized location.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of Computer SoftwareManjulaSandirigama
This document discusses whether computer software is copyrightable and/or patentable under intellectual property law. It begins with concluding that computer software can be both copyrightable and patentable. It then reviews literature from organizations like WIPO and EPO that establishes computer programs having technical character can be patented. The document analyzes the software development process, finding the algorithm, source code, and technical solutions it embodies are patentable. Embedded software in products is also patentable. While object code is solely copyrightable, algorithms and source codes can be both copyrighted and patented. Mathematical equations used in a technical process, like encryption algorithms, can also be patented.
The document outlines the 20 step process for registering a trademark in India. It begins with deciding on the mark, conducting searches to check for identical or similar existing marks, and filing an application with the Registrar of Trademarks using Form TM-1. The Registrar then examines the application for completeness and reviews any conflicting marks. If accepted, the mark is published for opposition. If not opposed within 3 months, the mark proceeds to registration. Once registered, the mark must be renewed every 10 years to maintain protection.
This document discusses patent infringement, including what it is, types of infringement, how to judge infringement, and potential consequences. Patent infringement occurs when someone makes, uses, or sells a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. There are two types of infringement: direct infringement involves directly using the patented invention, while indirect infringement involves supplying parts that can only be used with a patented invention. To determine if infringement occurred, a court will analyze the patent claims and see if they encompass the accused device or process. Potential consequences of infringement include barriers to innovation, damage to economic and legal systems, and financial remedies determined in court cases.
The document discusses the evolution of intellectual property rights from ancient times to modern times. It provides an overview of key IP laws and treaties in India and compares India's IP system to China's. It also summarizes IP filing statistics globally and in India. Academia's role and challenges in promoting IP awareness are also briefly covered.
The document summarizes information about patents from the Penn State University Libraries. It discusses what can and cannot be patented, the criteria for patentability, and resources for searching patents such as the USPTO website and Google Patents. Key points include that patents protect inventions by giving the inventor exclusive rights for a limited time, and cover utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Copyrights protect original creative works while trademarks protect brand names and logos.
The document discusses intellectual property rights, specifically patent searching processes and ownership rights. It provides an overview of the patent application process, including conducting a prior art search, preparing and filing an application, examination by the patent office, and office actions requiring amendments. It also outlines several methods and resources for conducting prior art patent searches, such as using USPTO databases and classifications, commercial search services, and the patent depository libraries.
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- The US classification system organizes patents by characteristics and relationships. It is recommended for searching prior art.
- The 7 steps include: describing the invention, finding classifications, reviewing class definitions, searching patent databases, analyzing search results, and reviewing cited references.
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- Types of patent searches that can be conducted including patentability, freedom to operate, prior art, and infringement searches.
- Examples of famous patent infringement cases.
- How patent data can be used for bibliometric analysis of topics like national innovation productivity.
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2. Outline
Patent Information Basics
Copyrights and trademarks
Patent information sources
3. What is a patent
A patent is a government grant giving inventors the
exclusive right of making, using or selling an invention.
In exchange, the inventor is expected to provide a full
description of the invention so that others can benefit
from this advance.
Source: (CIPO, 2011)
http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/
4. It is an exchange, where you must provide a full
description of the invention so that all Canadians
can benefit from this advance in technology and
knowledge.
People may then read about (though not make,
use, or sell) your invention without your
permission.
5. What can be patented
A patent is granted only for the physical
embodiment of an idea (for example, the
description of a possible door lock) or for a
process that produces something tangible or
that can be sold. You cannot patent a scientific
principle, an abstract theorem, an idea, some
methods of doing business, or a computer
program.
6. Example of patentable invention
The invention can be:
a) A product (e.g. A door lock)
b) A composition (e.g. Chemical composition
used in lubricants for door locks)
c) An apparatus (e.g. A machine for making
door locks)
d) A process (e.g. A method for making door locks)
e) Or an improvement on any of these
7. Where do patents come from
Inventors send patent applications to patent
granting agencies. Here they are reviewed by
patent examiners.
Patents only apply to the country that the patent
is granted in, so some inventions will have
multiple patent numbers for the different
countries where patents for that invention have
been obtained.
8. Where are patents from?
Some major patent granting agencies:
United States Patent and Trademark Organization
http://www.uspto.gov
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca
European Patent Office (member states)
http://worldwide.espacenet.com
Japan Patent Office
http://www.jpo.go.jp/
9. Where are patents from?
Free full-text online patent databases:
WIPO Intellectual Property Digital Library
http://www.wipo.int/patentscope/search/en/search.jsf
Google Patents
www.google.com/patents/
Free Patents Online
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/
10. Other Sources of Patent Information
Patent Lens – another free patent search website
http://www.patentlens.net/daisy/patentlens/patentlens.html
Intellogist – some very useful free, online patent tools
http://www.intellogist.com/wiki/Main_Page
Links to Patent Offices around the World
11. Canadian Patent Requirements
Utility
• The invention must work and it must have a practical
purpose
Novelty
• You must be the original inventor and the invention must
be the first of its kind in the world
Inventiveness
• must show inventive ingenuity and not be obvious to
someone skilled in that area
• For example, changes in size and substituting one materials
are usually not patentable
• Should strike an examiner in your field with the thought of
“Why didn’t I think of that?”
12. Characteristics of Patent Literature
Based in government and legal constructs
Highly technical
Expensive (beyond Canada and the US)
Complex structure
Obscure classification system
Computer based
Employs its own terminology
13. Challenges of patent searching
For a comprehensive search, you cannot search
by keyword only
Searching by patent classification results in
more accurate retrieval
Patents are classified according to function (not
subject), using a numerical system
One patent is often classified under multiple
classification numbers
15. Searching patents using only keywords can be painful
According to patent literature the Koosh ball is known as a
“Generally spherical object with floppy filaments to promote
sure capture” US 4,756,529
16. Patent Classification Codes
A better way to search for similar inventions
US Patent Classification
>>Class numbers and titles (list and definitions)
http://www.uspto.gov/web/patents/classification/select
numwithtitle.htm
>>Search list for specific classification number
http://www.uspto.gov/web/patents/classification/index.
htm
International Patent Classification (IPC)
http://www.wipo.int/classifications/ipc/en/
17. Types of patents
There are three main types of patents. The patent numbers
differ so they can easily be differentiated
Utility patents (e.g. 3,333,333) – an invention, a machine or
process
Design patents (e.g. D321456) – granted on the appearance
of something; e.g. A chair with a pedestal instead of four legs.
Plant patents (e.g. PP20235) – granted on bushes, trees,
roses, etc that are reproduced asexually; e.g. A patentable
part of a plant is its color, so a particular type or color of rose
can be patented and protect from duplication by other
horticulturalists
(Wherry, 1995)
18. Copyright & trademark
Patents are not to be confused with copyright and
trademarks
copyrights provide protection for literary, artistic, dramatic
or musical works (including computer programs), and three
other subject matter known as: performance, sound
recording and communication signal
a trade-mark is a word, symbol or design (or any
combination of these) used to distinguish the wares or
services of one person or organization from those of others
in the marketplace
(CIPO, 2011)
19. Keys to a comprehensive search
Never search for patents by keyword alone
Also search using the classification codes. These can also
help you search patents across patent databases from
different countries
Look at the Field of search, which are the USPC codes
consulted by the patent examiner during the prior art
search in US patents
e.g. Patent no. 7649183
20. Patents at the U of S
The Industrial Liaison Office (ILO) is a department
of the University of Saskatchewan created in 2004
reporting to the Vice President Research. One
function of ILO is to commercialize intellectual
property (e.g. inventions) arising from university-
generated research.
http://www.usask.ca/research/ilo/
22. Finding more patent information
UofS Library’s How do I... Patents webpage
http://library.usask.ca/howto/patents.php
Queen’s University Patents Tutorials
http://library.queensu.ca/research/guide/patent
s/tutorials
23. Finding more patent information
Books at the Engineering Library
Dulken, S. (2002) Introduction to patents
information. (4th Ed.). London: The British Library
Board.
Wherry, T. L. (Ed.). (1995) Patent searching for
librarians and inventors. Chicago: American Library
Association.
Hitchcock, D. (2007). Patent searching made easy:
How to do patent searches on the internet and in the
library. (4th Ed.). Morrisville, NC: www.lulu.com.
24. Contact Info
Cindy Ho, MLIS
Engineering Liaison Librarian
Room 1B08 Engineering Building
Phone: (306) 966-5978
Email: cindy.ho@usask.ca
Editor's Notes
Good morning. My name is Cindy. I am the Liaison Librarian for Engineering. Being a liaison librarian means that I’m sort of like your go-to contact person with the library. And I get to do some outreach and things like this session on library resources and patents.
Today we are going to have a fairly packed session. We are going to quickly go over a few things on library services and resources. But the main focus is on patents.
Moving on to our main focus patents.A patent is like a contract between society and inventors. Through a patent, the government gives you, the inventor, the right to stop others from making, using, or selling your invention from the day the patent is granted to a maximum of 20 years after the day on which you filed your patent application. It is a way to protect you intellectual property.In exchange, you must provide a full description of the invention so that all Canadians can benefit from this advance in technology and knowledge. People may then read about (though not make, use, or sell) your invention without your permission.
What can be patentedA patent can only be for the physical embodiment of an idea.So the invention can be a product (for example, a door lock), a composition (for example, a chemical composition used in lubricants for door locks), an apparatus (for example, a machine for making door locks), a process (for example, a method for making door locks), or an improvement on any of these.
Where do patents come from? Inventors send patent applications to patent granting agencies. Here they are reviewed by patent examiners. Patents are good for the country that you are granted the patent in, so sometimes you will see products that have multiple patent numbers for the different countries where patents for that invention have been obtained.
Here are some other places that have free full-text patent databases.
And here are some more sources for patents and patent information. Along with a list of links to patent offices around the world.
Patent requirements.In order to be patentable in Canada, the invention must meet three main requirements: utility, novelty, and inventiveness.Firstly It has to work and have a purposeNovelty. This is where it is important to do thorough searching. Designing and research can be expensive. You want to make sure that it hasn't already been done. You cannot patent it if it is already been invented.Inventiveness. now this is a bit more subjective, but it should strike the examiner with a "why didn't I think of that" feeling
There is a lot of legal and technical language involved. And patents use a rather archaic classification system that can be hard to understand at first. But by the end of this session I hope that you will have a much better grasp on patent searching.
As I have mentioned patent searching can be tricky and here are some of the reasons whyYou cannot search by keyword only. Patents are often applied for way before the product has a name. You have to think about what the invention is and what it does. It is best to search by patent classification numbers. These are classified by the invention's function rather than by subject, which is how most databases and libraries are ordered. One patent document can have more than one classification.If you turn to these two handouts if you look at the Canadian patent document, on the right hand side you will see that they use the International patent classification codes.On the US document, on the left hand side we see that they use both the International patent classification codes as well as a US classification system.When searching patents you can either look at the classification codes to narrow down numbers to begin your search or find similar inventions and look at their classification codes.
Here is an image to help you visualize how classification codes are sorted.Here we have class 43: Fishing, Trapping and Vermin Destroying.There are all inventions with a function related to fishing, trapping and vermin destroyingNow to keep all of these together imagine they are in cabinet 43. Within this, there are many drawers that are also numbered, that contain patents specifically on say Duck decoys, or Fishing Harpoons
According to Patent literature however, this is known as a "generally spherical object with floppy filaments to promote sure capture.Can you see why searching by keyword could be painful
You can find the Patent Classification Codes online, along with definitions.
Types of patentsThere are three main types of patents. The patent numbers differ so you can pick them out easily.Utility patents for inventions. Design patents are granted for the appearance of thing. So for example a chair on a pedestal, the inventor is not reinventing the chair but only changing its appearance.and Plant patents for new varieties
Patents are different from copyright and trademarks.Copyright is for things like books, written work, jewellery designs, music, maps.So say you invented something new. and you wrote an article on it. you could copyright the article, but you would patent the inventionTrademarks are a word, symbol or design (or a combination of these) used to distinguish a person or organization in the marketplace
Patents are different from copyright and trademarks.Copyright is for things like books, written work, jewellery designs, music, maps.So say you invented something new. and you wrote an article on it. you could copyright the article, but you would patent the inventionTrademarks are a word, symbol or design (or a combination of these) used to distinguish a person or organization in the marketplace
Now the University has an office where you can seek out help on obtaining patents if you design something while you are here. This is their website and they have professional staff that you can seek counsel with
You can find more information about patents on the government websites. They have some very helpful frequently asked question pages.
The Library has a patents help page in their How do I section.And there is also some very good Queen's university patents tutorial made by Engineering & Science Librarian Michael White
And there are also books at the library that you can check out on patents as well.
So that’s the end of the presentation. Here is my contact information. If you ever have any questions regarding patents or finding information for assignments or research, literature reviews feel free to pop by my office. It is by all the reference materials, so if you stand by the photocopier and look to your right, you will look right into my office, or send me an email.