Overview
Patent Opposition – Complete Overview
What is Patent Opposition?
Patent Opposition is a procedure through which any interested person can challenge a patent application or a granted patent. The opposition can be filed on specific legal grounds such as lack of novelty, inventive step, or wrongful ownership.
Importance of Patent Opposition
Patent opposition helps maintain the integrity of the patent system by preventing the grant of invalid or non-compliant patents. It protects businesses and innovators from unfair monopoly rights.
Types of Patent Opposition
Indian patent law recognizes two types of opposition: pre-grant opposition, filed before the patent is granted, and post-grant opposition, filed after the grant of the patent within the prescribed time period.
Process of Patent Opposition
The process includes filing a notice of opposition, submission of evidence, examination by the Patent Office, hearing of parties, and a final decision by the Controller of Patents.
Why Choose NYAYAPATH LEGAL LLP
NYAYAPATH LEGAL LLP provides expert assistance in patent opposition matters, including drafting, filing, evidence preparation, and representation before the Patent Office to ensure effective protection of client interests
