Patent Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Overview of patentability criteria, overcoming section 3(k) objection, forms, drafting claims, and oppositions

• Inventions that are frivolous, contrary to law, morality, or public order, or that cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment are not patentable

• Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act excludes computer programs per se from patentability, but inventions that have a technical application or contribute to the advancement of technology may still be patentable

• To over...read more

I chose IP due to my interest in innovation and technology. PCT filing is an international patent application process. Utility patents protect new and useful inventions. Evergreening is extending patent protection through minor changes.

• IP allows me to work with innovative technologies and protect the rights of inventors

• PCT filing is a process for filing a single international patent application that can be used to seek protection in multiple countries

• Utility patents protect n...read more

To overcome section 3k objection, show that the invention has technical application and is not just a mathematical formula.

• Demonstrate that the invention has a practical application

• Show that the invention involves technical considerations

• Provide evidence that the invention is not just a mathematical formula

• Emphasize the technical aspects of the invention in the patent application

Different types of forms and their particulars

• There are various types of forms such as patent application forms, trademark application forms, design application forms, etc.

• Each form has its own set of particulars that need to be filled out accurately and completely.

• For example, a patent application form may require information about the inventor, the invention, and any prior art.

• A trademark application form may require information about the mark, the goods or services it will...read more

Latch is level sensitive while flip-flop is edge triggered.

• Latch is transparent and changes output based on input while enabled.

• Flip-flop changes output only on clock edge transition.

• Latch is simpler and faster but prone to glitches.

• Flip-flop is more stable and used in sequential circuits.

• Example of latch: SR latch.

• Example of flip-flop: D flip-flop.