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International Business- Dr. R. Chandran
weight attached to the contents of the international preliminary examination
report. For Example, an applicant in the United Kingdom, Should know that
the Japanese and united States patent offices will often ignore the contents
on the report and will carry out a full search and examination, just as if the
application had not previously been searched or examined by the
international authorities.
ROLE OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK ATTORNEYS
Patent and trademark attorneys are generally speaking, professional advisors
who are qualified by an examination in the Law of Intellectual Property.
However, it is important to note that the term, ‘Patent and Trademark
Attorney’ may also be used by a solicitor, who may not have experience, or
relevant qualifications, in intellectual property rights.
Knowledgeable patent and trademark attorneys are qualified to give
advice on infringement or exploitation of intellectual property rights and can
also carry out searches to ascertain the patent, design and trade mark
activities of competitors or any other person or company.
They are fully experienced in the procedures for obtaining forms of
intellectual property rights and can offer advice on the forms available for
any particular innovation or idea, and the procedures necessary to obtain the
best protection.
Innovators and inventors in any field are required to consult a
knowledgeable attorney prior to filing their applications. Following strict
procedures and also keeping documentary evidence at all stages will enable
the applicant to protect his intellectual property.
Internationally renowned
research organizations like Genentech, BioRad, Hoffkins, E-Merck and
Pfizer are retaining attorneys permanently as a part of management team in
the organization for this purpose.
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