Patent Law

Can Useless Ideas Get Patents? πŸ’‘


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πŸ›οΈ The Brilliant Idea That Couldn't Get a Patent

🌟 Imagine you have an amazing, completely unique idea - but what if it simply doesn't work in the real world? Can you still get a patent for it? This episode explores the fascinating world of patent utility requirements!

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” Why being "new" isn't enough - your invention must actually be useful too
  • βš–οΈ How Indian courts separate brilliant theories from practical innovations
  • 🎯 What "industrial application" really means for inventors today
  • πŸš€ Why abstract mathematical formulas can't get patents (and what can)

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž Vishwanath Prasad Radheshyam vs. Hindustan Metal Industries - The Supreme Court case that established the "new AND useful" principle
  • ⭐ Indian Patents Act 1970 - How the law defines what makes an invention worthy of protection

🎯 Perfect For:

  • πŸ”¬ Inventors wondering if their ideas qualify for patents
  • πŸ’Ό Entrepreneurs navigating intellectual property law
  • πŸ“š Anyone curious about how innovation gets legal protection

πŸŽ™οΈ By the end, you'll understand why patent law acts like a filter - ensuring only truly beneficial innovations get the special rights that come with patent protection!

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Patent LawBy Sharad Bansal