From polarization to convergence: need to mend the broken patent system

Mathew, Mary (2011) From polarization to convergence: need to mend the broken patent system. In: Current Science (Bangalore), 101 (3). pp. 279-285.

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Abstract

For more than two hundred years, the world has discussed the issue of whether to continue the process of patenting or whether to do away with it. Developed countries remain polarized for various reasons but nevertheless the pro patent regime continued. The result was a huge volume of patents. The present article explains the implications of excessive volume of patents and conditions under which prior art search fails. This article highlights the importance and necessity of standardization efforts so as to bring about convergence of views on patenting.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Current Science (Bangalore)
Publisher:	Indian Academy of Sciences
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Indian Academy of Sciences.
Keywords:	Patents;patenting ideology;patenting practices;patent prosecution highway;prior art search
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Materials Engineering (formerly Metallurgy)
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2011 05:28
Last Modified:	21 Sep 2011 05:28
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/40550

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