Utility patents for small mechanical innovations of the informal sector

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding ‘'utility patents’ in the proposed IPR policy of the GoI?

1) It will be granted only to the infrastructure and essential services sector.
2) It is only for mechanical innovations.
- Published on 25 Feb 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • To protect 'small inventions' developed especially in the informal / unorganized sectors, the policy will promote 'utility patents' (with lower compliance burden and shorter period of protection, when compared to the normal patents) only for mechanical innovations.
  • This 'utility patents' may not be extended to the pharmaceutical sector considering the sensitivities involved in ensuring the efficacy of the drugs.

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