P atents
Patents essentially safeguard an invention which can be individual or industrial in nature, which are in the form of products or processes offering new technical solutions. The three hallmarks of Patent are-
- The invention should be novel in nature and its aspects.
- The invention involves undisclosed and unknown processes to the experts in the field.
- The invention should be capable of large-scale industrial production for public usage.
Innovation is at the heart of economic growth, and patents provide exclusive rights to inventors for their new technical solutions. Governed by the Patents Act, 1970 (amended in 2005), patents are granted for 20 years from the date of filing the application. Our patent services include drafting, filing, prosecution, and enforcement, ensuring that your inventions receive the protection they deserve. At KD Lex Chambers LLP, we are committed to helping you navigate the complexities of patent law and secure your technological advancements.
Patent Registration
We assist you in protecting your original inventions through registration as per law with the concerned authorities in a hassle-free manner, in the shortest possible time. Through our specialized team of Patent Attorneys who are registered with the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDT).
Patent Licensing
Patent Licensing essentially deals with the procedure wherein the owner of the patent (Patentee) grants specific permissions to a second party (Licensee) for the purposes of manufacturing, usage and sale of the patent. We facilitate such procedures through a patent licensing agreement. There are multiple forms of Patent Licenses such as:
- Exclusive License: Wherein only the licensee has the right for usage of the patent.
- Sole License: Wherein the original patent holder grants exclusive rights to one licensee, while retaining the rights to such patent.
- Non-Exclusive License: Wherein the original patent holder can grant such rights to multiple licensees.
- Compulsory Licensing: Wherein, under specific set of conditions, the government can grant such rights of a licensee to multiple entities without the consent of the original patent holder. Such conditions are only valid in situations of health crises or national emergencies.
Patent licensing is a crucial mechanism for commercializing patented inventions and ensuring that they reach the market. At KD Lex Chambers LLP, our experienced patent attorneys can help you draft and negotiate patent licensing agreements, ensuring that your intellectual property rights are protected and your interests are safeguarded.
Patent Litigation
Patent disputes often involve complex technical and legal issues. Our firm provides comprehensive services for patent litigation, through competent law enforcement authorities, through remedies including:
- Infringement Actions: Addressing unauthorized use of patented inventions and seeking injunctions, damages, and accounts of profits.
- Revocation Proceedings: Challenging the validity of a patent through objections.
- Declaratory Actions: Seeking judicial declarations on patent rights and obligations.
- Infringement of Patent: When a second party infringes upon your original patented invention.
- Cancellation of Patents: The pertain to matters which require cancellation of another’s registered patent.
Why Patent Registration?
- Registering a Patent grants an Exclusive protection for a period 20 years from the date of application.
- This encourages innovation by providing inventors with exclusive exploitation rights.