Should I apply for a patent in the name of my company or in my name?
FollowSeveral start-ups, smaller companies and family owned companies among others, have asked us whether they should apply for a patent in the name of their company or in the founder’s name. Well, even though there is no single correct answer, several factors can be considered, and a decision that suits the situation, can be taken. Some of the factors that can be considered while taking the decision are listed below:
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Sl. No. |
Description |
Patent office fee (INR) (e-filing) |
||
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Natural Person (individuals)/ Startups |
Other than individuals |
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Small entity |
Other than small entity |
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|
1 |
Application for grant of patent |
1600 |
4000 |
8000 |
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2 |
Early publication fee (Optional) |
2500 |
6250 |
12500 |
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3 |
Request for examination of patent application |
4000 |
10000 |
20000 |
|
4 |
Extra pages – After 30 sheets |
160/Sheet |
400/Sheet |
800/Sheet |
|
5 |
Extra claims – After 10 claims |
320/Claim |
800/Claim |
1600/Sheet |
The primary objectives for obtaining a patent are to establish monopoly using the patented technology and gain monetary benefits from patent infringers. Both the objectives, if they were to be achieved, may require initiation of patent infringement suits. Hence, we will analyze some of the outcome of such suits from the perspective of patent being owned by individual(s) or company.
If the patent owner prefers “damages” instead of “account of profits”, then it is preferable to have the patent owned by the company, as damages can be relatively easily calculated and the size of the damages can also be substantially large, as compared to a scenario wherein the patent is owned by individuals.
US – Patent Cases – Weekly Update – March 5th – March 12th, 2013
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Patent Office India – Published Patent and Design registration Information – March 8th, 2013
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US – Patent Cases – Weekly Update – February 26th – March 5th, 2013
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Patent Office India – Published Patent and Design registration Information – March 1st, 2013
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US – Patent Cases – Weekly Update – February 19th – February 26th, 2013
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Patent Office India – Published Patent and Design registration Information – February 22nd, 2013
Indian Patent Office publishes patent information on a weekly basis (on Friday each week). This is a public notification, enabling you to take appropriate action if desired.
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US – Patent Cases – Weekly Update – February 12th – February 19th. 2013
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Patent Office India – Published Patent and Design registration Information – February 15th, 2013
Indian Patent Office publishes patent information on a weekly basis (on Friday each week). This is a public notification, enabling you to take appropriate action if desired.
Data sourced from Indian Patent Office by Team InvnTree.
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US – Patent Cases – Weekly Update – February 05th – February 12th, 2013
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