Patent Watch
Patent Watch services involve the continuous monitoring of newly published patent applications and granted patents in your industry or area of interest. This proactive approach ensures that businesses remain informed about the latest developments, emerging trends, and new patents that could influence their operations. A Patent Watch can be customized to track specific technologies, competitors, or geographic regions, enabling companies to respond quickly to potential threats, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions regarding R&D and patenting activities. A well-managed Patent Watch service is not just about staying updated; it is a strategic tool to safeguard your business’s intellectual property while capitalizing on new opportunities. It helps organizations build a strong patent portfolio, which, in turn, strengthens their market position and positively impacts their financial standing.
At Khurana & Khurana, our skilled team of professionals offer tailored Patent Watch services to help you maximize returns on your investments. We guide clients in recognizing the potential of their IP portfolio and leveraging it effectively to tackle market challenges, ensuring they emerge victorious in the competitive landscape.
Our Services include:
Conducting all types of searches
Identifying Intellectual Property assets of the organization
Assembling the identified IP assets
Preparing frameworks around multiple patent portfolios to facilitate efficient extraction, maintenance, and interpretation of IP assets
Drafting readily understandable, clear, meaningful, and comprehensive Patent Portfolio Reports
Drafting of Technology and Landscape Analysis Reports (LAR) aligned with the current technology and market trends
Proposing developments and an IP strategy based on the LAR
Partnering in the proposed developments and IP strategy
Guiding clients in developing future R&D strategies based on the products and competitor analysis.
📩 To avail our Patent Watch Services, please contact us at info@khuranaandkhurana.com
WHY CHOOSE KHURANA & KHURANA?
Experienced in handling complex patent portfolios with a focus on maximizing IP potential.
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Drafting Complete/Provisional Specifications to meet client standards for filing in USPTO, EPO, JPO, PCT, India, and other jurisdictions.
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Multi-Level Screening to ensure only strong, enforceable specifications are filed.
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Conducting Disclosure Meetings with inventors/attorneys to fully understand and strengthen the patent application.
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Proofreading to guarantee semantic and syntactic accuracy in each application.
Efficient and Reliable Patent Filing Services
Khurana & Khurana (K&K) delivers fast, efficient patent filing services for Indian and international clients, including corporates, inventors, and law firms. Known for swift filings and thorough reporting, K&K ensures deadlines are closely monitored and managed, providing clients with secure, timely filings worldwide.
TYPES OF PATENT APPLICATIONS
AT THE INDIAN PATENT OFFICE
Ordinary Application
First-time filing without priority claims; may include complete or provisional specifications.
Convention Application
Claims priority from applications filed in Paris Convention countries; must be filed within 12 months.
PCT International Application
Filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, either within 12 months of Indian filing or with a Foreign Filing License.
PCT National Phase Application
Enters the Indian National Phase within 31 months of priority or international filing date.
FILING REQUIREMENTS
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Applicant & Inventor Info
Full name, address, and nationality.
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Complete Specification
Submit spec, claims, abstract, and drawings in English.
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Priority Document Translation
Verified English version; can be filed later.
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Power of Attorney
Original signed document; can be submitted post-filing.
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Proof of Right
Transfer of rights from inventor to applicant
(Form 1 or notarized deed); due within six months.
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Required Forms
Applicable forms provided to clients for signature.
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Foreign Application Details
Form 3 for corresponding foreign patents, due within six months; notify of any status changes within six months.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR INDIAN PATENT FILING
Request for Examination
Must be filed within 48 months of the earliest date (Priority or Filing Date). Examination occurs after publication, typically within 19 months of the earliest date.
Form 3 Filing
Required within six months of any action (filing, publication, or examination) on corresponding applications in other countries.
Working of Invention Statement (Form 27)
Must be filed annually by patentees and licensees within three months after the end of each calendar year, detailing commercial use in India.
PATENT PROSECUTION OVERVIEW
Patent prosecution involves the interaction between an applicant and the patent office to defend the inventor's rights through negotiation, making it a high-impact process. K&K recognizes the value of patents and offers comprehensive support throughout this process, including:
Response Preparation
Analyzing the invention and prior arts to meet patentability criteria.
Examiner Discussions
Engaging in detailed conversations with patent examiners.
Hearing Strategy
Developing effective strategies for hearings before the Controller.
The First Examination Report (FER) is typically issued within 12 months of filing the Request for Examination, contingent upon the application being published in the Indian Patent Journal.
COMPREHENSIVE PATENT PROSECUTION SERVICES
Prior Art Analysis
Technical evaluation of cited prior arts.
Application Status Tracking
Regular updates and monitoring of developments.
Examination Report Review
Detailed analysis for strong response strategies.
Response Drafting
Crafting effective replies to examination reports.
Amendment Strategy
Strategic modifications to enhance patent application.
Opposition Handling
Managing and defending opposed patents.
Revocation Prevention
Protecting the granted patent from cancellation.
Comprehensive Patent Support
Full guidance through all prosecution stages.