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FAQ - PATENTS

  1. What is a patent and why should I apply it?
  2. What are the major advantages obtained with patent protection?
  3. What is the cost of filing patent application in India?
  4. What is the time duration for getting a patent granted in India?
  5. Who can file a patent in India?
  6. What are the major steps involved in obtaining a patent?
  7. What is patent publication, and its significance?
  8. What is patent examination, and its importance in the grant of my patent?
  9. What is a provisional application and a complete application? What should I apply for?
  10. Who is an Applicant and an Inventor in a patent application? How are they different from each other?
  11. How to ensure confidentiality before disclosing or discussing the confidential and important details of the invention?
  12. Can I publish my research paper before filing a patent application?
  13. What are the requirements to be fulfilled for getting a patent granted?
  14. Should I develop and demonstrate a working model to get a patent granted?
  15. How can I expedite and fast-track the grant of patent?
  16. Can I file and obtain an international patent?
  17. How can I file a patent application in other countries i.e., outside India?
  18. What is the need of hiring a Patent Agent? Can’t I file a patent application by myself?

FAQ – TRADEMARKS

  1. What is a trademark? Why should I protect it?
  2. What are the major steps involved in trademark registration?
  3. How can I check if my brand name is unique?
  4. What is the costs involved in filing a trademark application?
  5. How long does it take to get a trademark registered?
  6. What is the term of trademark registration? How can we renew it?
  7. Can I apply for trademark registration before starting my business operations?
  8. What conditions are to be fulfilled for obtaining a trademark registration?
  9. What is the difference between the sign TM and R (encircled)?
  10. How can I get an international trademark registration?
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FAQ – COPYRIGHTS

  1. What is a copyright? Why should I protect it?
  2. What are the major steps involved in copyright registration?
  3. What sort of works are protected under copyrights?
  4. What are the costs involved in obtaining copyright registration?
  5. Does registration mandatory for the protection of copyright?
  6. Can websites be protected as copyrights?
  7. What is the timeline for obtaining a copyright protection?
  8. How can I prevent others from copying my original work?
  9. What is the term of copyright registration?
  10. Are names and titles protected under copyrights?
  11. How is trademark protection different from copyright protection?
  12. What is fee for registration of a copyright?
  13. How can I obtain copyright registration for my website and/or mobile app?
  14. Can published works be registered as copyrights?

FAQ – INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS

  1. What is an industrial design? Why should I protect it?
  2. What are the major steps involved in design registration?
  3. What sort of works are protected under industrial designs?
  4. What are the costs involved in obtaining design registration?
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