How does the patent application work? How does it benefit me?
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Patent applications are filed at the Intellectual Property Office, which is part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
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– It should not be a copy of previous innovations, which means it should be original.– The invention should showcase the skills of the inventor.– The invention should have some useful features.
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What happens after I file my patent application?
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The grant must be published in the IPO Gazette within six months of receiving a patent. To prove that the invention was granted, Letters Patent will be issued.
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Within six months of the publication date, the applicant must submit a request for a substantive examination. It is assumed that the application has been withdrawn if such a request is not made.
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A patent protects the owner from other companies copying or using their invention without permission. Patents can be useful tools for entrepreneurs who want to develop new products or services.
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– The IPO provides a request form for the grant of a Patent.– A detailed description of the invention, including claims and specifications.– Defined drawings.