IP Intelligence
Patent Myths
Widely repeated beliefs about patents, and what the position actually is.
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“It was granted in another country, so India will grant it too.”
Each office applies its own law. Indian subject-matter law differs materially, particularly on business methods, methods of treatment and new forms of known substances.
“Nobody actually opposes patent applications.”
In several Indian industries opposition is routine. Publication makes your application visible to every competitor, and pre-grant opposition is open to any person.
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