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When Does A Patent Become Invalid Due To A Disclosure in UK?

When Does A Patent Become Invalid Due To A Disclosure in UK?

This short article outlines why and when a patent is invalidated by public disclosure. Most inventors and designers are aware that new inventions must be kept private before deciding whether or not to file for legal patent protection. The obligation of secrecy is mandated by law in several countries across the world, including the United […]