This Handbook provides an overview of federal patent and trademark law. Information discussed includes types of patents and trademarks, duration of registration, requirements for obtaining, a guide to the application process, protecting your patent or trademark, and much more in 18 pages of materials.
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In conclusion, patent protection is possible for previously known drugs being repurposed for new indications. The best chances for patenting repurposed drugs occur when care is given to initial experimentation to establish the usefulness of the drugs and for identifying any unexpected properties of the drugs.
New Uses for Existing Inventions For example, in 2000, the Federal Circuit allowed a patent for the idea of using Bag Balm -- an ointment normally used to soothe irritated cow udders -- to treat human baldness. The court found it patentable, because it's a new use of a known composition.
It is not possible to obtain a patent on an existing product because: The inventor has sole ownership of their invention. An existing product is not considered a “new” or “novel” invention.
When a drug is repurposed, it breathes new life not only into the drug itself but also into its patent. Typically, a drug patent lasts for 20 years, but repurposing can extend this lifecycle. Companies can file for new patents covering the new use, thus securing additional years of exclusivity in the market.
Technically, it is possible to patent a new use of an existing product. Realistically, it might not be worth applying because you would have to show that the new use is nonobvious. Even if you believe your use to spectacularly nonobvious, expect an uphill battle.
The short answer is no. You cannot patent an idea, only an implementation. These generally fall into one of the categories of a process, a machine, a manufacture (combination of materials to make something new), or a new composition of matter (chemicals or drugs).
A patentable invention must be novel, useful, and non-obvious. An invention is defined as a new and inventive solution to a technical problem. Ideas, laws of nature, scientific principles, 'immoral' inventions, and human life or its parts aren't patentable.
How to apply for a patent Decide if you have a patent. Decide if a patent is the right type of IP to protect your idea. Search existing patents. Search existing patents to make sure your idea is new and not already registered. Understand costs and timings. File your application. See the outcome.
Format of a Patent Application The Specification. The Title. The Description. The Claims. The Drawings. The Abstract. Sample Specifications. Minimum Requirements for a Filing Date.
The five primary requirements for patentability are: (1) patentable subject matter; (2) utility; (3) novelty; (4) non-obviousness; and (5) enablement. Like trademarks, patents are territorial, meaning they are enforceable in a specific geographic area.