Patent Frequent Questions
The basics and not-so-basics of intellectual property (IP) are generally not very well understood by the general public, although the consequences of IP can be far-reaching. In particular, the scientific research community is becoming more involved in IP activities but often without understanding the constraints of IP. This area of the Lens aims to acquaint the reader with some basic information on intellectual property concepts, but more importantly, to provide instructional material that is pragmatic. These materials present " how-to" approaches in a number of areas. It is our belief that providing a framework for approaching an intellectual property topic will assist you in navigating the sometimes murky waters of patents.Common FAQ's
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How to read a patent
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Top 10 things you should know about patents
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Patent Knowledge Quiz
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What does "Freedom to Operate" mean?
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What determines a patent's in-force duration?
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Provisional rights associated with pending patent applications
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How to View Continuity Data in PAIR
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What is after-claiming?
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Inventorship
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Different flavours of patents, and their terms
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What's the Difference Between the Filing Date and the Priority Date?
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What is a Continuation Application?
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What are Claims?
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Transitional Language in Patent Claims
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Sequence Hybridization Language in Patent Claims
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What are bulk sequence applications?
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What is a patent specification?
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Plant Variety Rights and Plant Patents
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Aren't patents necessary as incentives for development of new inventions, for example in the medical industry?