Patent and Utility Model

What is Patent?

• A document granting ownership of land

• A government license that gives holder exclusive rights to a new invention

• A form of copyright protection for written works

• A trade agreement between companies

How long does a typical patent lasts?

• 5 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

Which among the following can be patented?

• Industrially applicable inventions

• Mathematical Formula

• Scientific Theories

• Natural Phenomena

Which among the following is NOT a condition of Patentability?

• Novelty

• Commercial Success

• Inventive Step

• Industrial Applicability

Which office grants Patents in the Philippines?

• Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines

• Intellectual Property Organization of the Philippines

• Intellectual Propriety Office of the Philippines

• Intellectual Propriety Organization of the Philippines

What is the primary purpose of a patent?

• • Patents are for inventions, while utility models are for discoveries.

• • Patents have a longer protection period than utility models.

• • Patents require a higher level of inventiveness than utility models.

• Patents are only granted in developed countries, while utility models are granted globally.

What does "inventiveness" mean in the context of patents?

• • The invention is obvious to a person skilled in the art

• • The invention is a significant improvement over existing technology

• • The invention has a high commercial value

• • The invention is unique and unprecedented

An invention is considered "novel" if it is:

• • New to the public

• • .Useful for a specific purpose

• • Inventive and original

• • Commercially viable

A Utility Model's protection lasts for ___ years.

What is the term for the public disclosure of an invention before applying for a patent?

• Prior art

• Patent pending

• Trade secret

• Utility publication