Patents pt

6 important questions on Patents pt

What is a patent?

A patent is an exclusive right that protects an invention, whether that be great or small. Although there is no definition of an invention, the general idea is that an invention poses a solution to a technical problem.

What is a trade secret?

A trade secret is a valuable piece of information not available to the public which has a great economic advantage.
example. Coca-Cola

How are trade secrets protected?

By an EU Directive 2016/943 on the protection of undisclosed know-how...
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What is the rationale for patent protection?

1. For the inventor: reward + personal ambitions
2. Economic progress
3. Technological Progress
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What are the requirements for patent protection?

1. Novelty; invention must be new, state of the art "principle of absolute novelty" but second medical use allowed
2. Must contain inventive step; should be non-obvious
3. Industrial Use

Which are the first cases on patentable biotechnology?

1. 1873 Yeast
2. 1980 Diamond
2. 1990 Onco-mouse

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