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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCriteria for Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Novelty:<\/strong> The invention must be new, meaning it should not be part of the existing knowledge in its technical field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Inventive Step (Non-obviousness):<\/strong> The invention must involve an inventive step that is not obvious to a person skilled in the art.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Industrial Applicability:<\/strong> The invention must be capable of industrial application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal and Formal Requirements:<\/strong> The application must comply with the legal and procedural requirements, including adequate and clear description, claims, and drawings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What happens in the Examination of a patent application <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSearch for Prior Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrior Art Search:<\/strong> A patent examiner or a search authority appointed by the patent office performs a search for prior art<\/a>. The prior art includes existing patents, scientific literature, and other publicly available information that may be relevant to the claimed invention. The search aims to identify prior inventions or technologies that may affect the patentability of the claimed invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFormality Examination:<\/strong> The patent office conducts a formality examination to ensure that the application meets the required formal requirements. This includes verifying that all necessary documents and information have been provided and that the application is filed within the prescribed time limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSubstantive Examination:<\/strong> The examiner evaluates the patent application’s compliance with patentability criteria, such as novelty, inventive step (non-obviousness), and industrial applicability<\/a>. The examiner reviews the claims in detail, compares them with the prior art found during the search, and assesses whether the invention meets the necessary requirements for patent protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDrafting of Examination Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Based on the findings, the examiner prepares the FER. This report may raise objections if the examiner finds that the application does not meet the patentability criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The objections can be related to the technical aspects of the invention, non-compliance with procedural requirements, or both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Examination Report:<\/strong> If the examiner identifies issues with the patentability of the invention, an Examination report (Office Action) is issued<\/a>. This report outlines any objections, prior art references, or deficiencies identified during the examination. The applicant is given an opportunity to respond to these objections and provide counterarguments or amendments to address the issues raised. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCommunication of FER to the Applicant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- The FER is communicated to the applicant or their patent agent. The applicant is given a period of 6 months (extendable for a further 3 months upon request) to respond to the objections raised in the FER.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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What happens in the Examination of a patent application <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSearch for Prior Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrior Art Search:<\/strong> A patent examiner or a search authority appointed by the patent office performs a search for prior art<\/a>. The prior art includes existing patents, scientific literature, and other publicly available information that may be relevant to the claimed invention. The search aims to identify prior inventions or technologies that may affect the patentability of the claimed invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFormality Examination:<\/strong> The patent office conducts a formality examination to ensure that the application meets the required formal requirements. This includes verifying that all necessary documents and information have been provided and that the application is filed within the prescribed time limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSubstantive Examination:<\/strong> The examiner evaluates the patent application’s compliance with patentability criteria, such as novelty, inventive step (non-obviousness), and industrial applicability<\/a>. The examiner reviews the claims in detail, compares them with the prior art found during the search, and assesses whether the invention meets the necessary requirements for patent protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDrafting of Examination Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Based on the findings, the examiner prepares the FER. This report may raise objections if the examiner finds that the application does not meet the patentability criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The objections can be related to the technical aspects of the invention, non-compliance with procedural requirements, or both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Examination Report:<\/strong> If the examiner identifies issues with the patentability of the invention, an Examination report (Office Action) is issued<\/a>. This report outlines any objections, prior art references, or deficiencies identified during the examination. The applicant is given an opportunity to respond to these objections and provide counterarguments or amendments to address the issues raised. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCommunication of FER to the Applicant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- The FER is communicated to the applicant or their patent agent. The applicant is given a period of 6 months (extendable for a further 3 months upon request) to respond to the objections raised in the FER.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Prior Art Search:<\/strong> A patent examiner or a search authority appointed by the patent office performs a search for prior art<\/a>. The prior art includes existing patents, scientific literature, and other publicly available information that may be relevant to the claimed invention. The search aims to identify prior inventions or technologies that may affect the patentability of the claimed invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Formality Examination:<\/strong> The patent office conducts a formality examination to ensure that the application meets the required formal requirements. This includes verifying that all necessary documents and information have been provided and that the application is filed within the prescribed time limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Substantive Examination:<\/strong> The examiner evaluates the patent application’s compliance with patentability criteria, such as novelty, inventive step (non-obviousness), and industrial applicability<\/a>. The examiner reviews the claims in detail, compares them with the prior art found during the search, and assesses whether the invention meets the necessary requirements for patent protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Examination Report:<\/strong> If the examiner identifies issues with the patentability of the invention, an Examination report (Office Action) is issued<\/a>. This report outlines any objections, prior art references, or deficiencies identified during the examination. The applicant is given an opportunity to respond to these objections and provide counterarguments or amendments to address the issues raised. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDrafting of Examination Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Communication of FER to the Applicant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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