Patent Cancellation Petition

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What are the grounds upon which a person may petition to cancel a patent?

The invention is not novel, the patent does not disclose the invention clearly, the patent is contrary to public order or ethics
The invention is not innovative, the patent is not clear, the patent is contrary to public opinion
The invention is not original, the patent does not disclose the invention in a clear manner, the patent is contrary to public order or morality
The invention is not new or patentable, the patent does not disclose the invention clearly, the patent is contrary to public order or morality (correct)

What is required in the petition for cancellation?

It should be in writing, verified by the petitioner, specify the grounds, include a statement of facts and supporting documents (correct)
It should be in writing, verified by any person, specify multiple grounds, include only a general statement of facts
It should be in any format, verified by the petitioner or any person, specify the grounds and include supporting documents
It should be submitted orally, verified by any person, specify only one ground, include a statement of facts but no supporting documents

Under what circumstances can cancellation of a patent be effected only to a certain extent?

When there are multiple petitions for cancellation from different interested persons
When the grounds for cancellation relate to some of the claims or parts of the claim (correct)
When there are minor errors in the patent documentation
When there are disputes between multiple inventors

What supporting documents must be attached to the petition for cancellation?

<p>Copies of printed publications or patents of other countries and their English translations if not in English (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers