Patents

Question 1

Pros and cons of patents?

Answer 1

Pros
- Patent holder gets beneefits for his invention.
- Promotes applied science.

Cons
- Patents can be issued to block technology.
- Non-renewable after 20 yrs.
- The dialog bout data may be hidden if someone’s persuing a patent.

Question 2

What’s a trademark?

Answer 2

A trademark is the name in which you sell a product. Coca-Cola is trademarked.

Question 3

Whaich three criterias need to be met in order for your patent to be accepted?

Answer 3

1. Original
2. Non-obvious
3. Useful

Question 4

What can you patent?

Answer 4

1. Products
2. Processes
3. Improvements

Question 5

Can you patent a gene?

Answer 5

If you extract it and it has unique characteristics (such as mutations).