18 Questions
What is the term for a patent to be granted?
20 years
What must an innovation possess to be considered for a patent?
Novelty, utility, and inventiveness
What is the term used for the unauthorized use of a patented invention?
Patent infringement
What should be done in response to objections during the patent application process?
Respond to the objections
In case of patent infringement, what criminal remedies can be imposed?
Punishment by imprisonment or fine or both
What can the court order in relation to infringing goods and implements?
Seize, forfeit, or destroy them without compensation
Who can file the patent application according to the text?
The legal representative of the inventor
When is a provisional patent application filed?
When the invention is at an early stage
When is the application published according to the text?
After 18 months from filing
How can an applicant respond to objections raised in the examination report?
By filing a written response
What happens after responding to all objections?
The application is placed for a grant
Who can grant the patent according to the text?
The patent office, after meeting all requirements
What is the term of a patent granted according to Section 53 of the Patents Act, 1970?
20 years
Who is referred to as the patentee in the context of patent law?
The person in whose favor the patent is granted
What action can lead to the expiration of the term of a patent before the fixed term of 20 years?
Failure to pay annual renewal fees
Which of the following is considered an invention according to Section 2(1)(j) of the Patent Act, 2005?
A product or process with industrial application
What does an exclusive licensee mean in the context of patents?
A licensee with exclusive rights conferred by the patentee
What can lead to restrictions being imposed on using the monopoly rights associated with a patent?
Ignoring to pay the annual renewal fees
This quiz covers the fundamentals of patents, including the definition of patented article and patented process, the role of a patentee, and the concept of an exclusive licensee. Test your knowledge on patents with this quiz!
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