NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -In principle, the patent owner has the exclusive right to prevent or stop others from commercially exploiting the patented invention. In other words, patent protection means that the invention cannot be commercially made, used, distributed, imported or sold by others without the patent owner’s consent.

Detailed explanation-2: -A patent protects an invention by allowing its inventor-or the group who owns the patent-control over who may use the invention. Patent applications are adjudicated by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and are valid for 20 years. An assignee is a person or group who owns a patent.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Section 2(j) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 an invention means “a new product or process involving an inventive step and capable of industrial application.", such invention protected under the patent law refers to patented.

Detailed explanation-4: -Patents recognize and reward inventors for their commercially-successful inventions. As such they serve as an incentive for inventors to invent. With a patent, an inventor or small business knows there is a good chance that they will get a return on the time, effort and money they invested in developing a technology.