Introduction Flashcards
1
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Define the term ‘patent’
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A monopoly granted by a state to an inventor (or an assignee) for a fixed period of time in exchange for devising and disclosing an invention.
2
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Explain the patent paralegal’s duty of care
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A requirement that a person acts towards others and the public with watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would. If a person’s actions do not meet this standard of care, then the acts may be considered negligent, and any damages resulting may be claimed in a lawsuit for negligence.
3
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Explain the required contents of a patent specification
A
Description, Claims, Abstract, Drawings
