- Patents are a form of intellectual property that covers types of inventions, including new processes, machines, and compositions of matter.
- Patent documents contain the key sections: Front page, Drawings, Specifications, and Claims.
- Patentability research is important as it can help you to find existing patents or publications that are similar to your invention.
- The research involves identifying prior art, evaluating novelty, assessing non-obviousness, help with draft patent applications, and identify potential issues early in the process.
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