The Sufficiency Of Disclosure Objection In A First Examination Report

Introduction

A patent is a monopoly granted to an applicant in exchange of disclosing his/her invention in the public domain so that it can benefit the general public during, and at the conclusion of the patent term (20 years). The patent specification often proves to be an essential document for new and improved technology. In fact, one of the functions of the patent system is to encourage new inventions and technological growth. As a result, adequate disclosure of an invention in a patent specification is critical when designing the patent specification. Sufficient disclosure is paramount in a patent specification, because insufficient disclosure is a ground for rejection of patent in all major jurisdictions, including India.