Patents

Question.1

A scientist gets an idea on how to make biodegradable plastics. How can this idea be patented by the scientist?:






Question.2

In the previous example of a new variety of plant having flowers with medicinal value, protection can be availed for the new plant under:






Question.3

After years of research, a scientist grows an entirely new variety of plant which did not exist earlier. The flowers of the new plant have great medicinal value. Can this new variety of plant be patented in India?:




Question.4

A person resident in India wants to obtain a patent only in the US, UK, Germany and France. What will be your advice?:






Question.5

When can an opposition to the grant of a patent be filed in India?:






Question.6

A patent application was filed in February 2000. The patent was granted in September 2001. In 2012, the inventor wants to file for some improvements in the invention. The patent on improvement would be valid until:





Question.7

Recent research has shown that acetylsalicylic acid, along with the already known benefits, also has beneficial effects against cancer. If an application for a patent is filed in India for the use of acetylsalicylic acid for treatment of cancer, for:





Question.8

The owner of a patent can grant licenses:





Question.9

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:





Question.10

What is the meaning of “novelty” in relation to a product or a process?: