Patent 101: Basics of patent and the laws concerned as per India

Abstract

The following article has been written with an intent to give a brief overview of the wide topic that is patent and laws related to it in India. It starts with an introduction of the topic that tells us about the significance of patents in today’s society and why it is needed. Then we learn about the general definition of patents. Yes, it can be defined in a number of ways but what can be the crux of those definitions has been discussed along with the definition as mentioned in the Patents Act, 1970. Then we move to the very crucial topic that is the criteria of patentability which discusses what all are the essential criteria for patentability in India. Going forward to avoid confusion we deal with some of the differences between the other IPRs and Patents. But to know anything well enough we need to know the practical process behind obtaining a patent followed by the non-patentable items and rights of the person being granted a patent. Finally, we progress into the conclusion that ends on the note that this article will open broader perspectives about patents for the newfound IPR enthusiasts and students alike.