Module 6

03/10/2024

Patent Ownership – General Rule

General rule:

• The inventor will apply for and own the patent

• Inventor = actual deviser of the invention

Joint ventures can also apply and will be joint owners

Section 7 Patents Act 1977

Article 60 European Patent Convention

The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

Patents

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Patent Application

UK

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• EPO - European Patent Office

• PCT - Patent Convention Territories

The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs

Patents

14

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