C-IPR-MCQ-2



1. What is the first step in assessing the patentability of a new idea?
   a) Consulting with a patent attorney
   b) Filing a patent application
   c) Evaluating novelty, usefulness, and non-obviousness
   d) Conducting market research

   **Answer: c) Evaluating novelty, usefulness, and non-obviousness**

2. Where can you conduct a search for existing patents or prior art?
   a) Google Search
   b) Indian Patent Office website
   c) US Patent and Trademark Office website
   d) All of the above

   **Answer: b) Indian Patent Office website**

3. Who can provide professional guidance on patentability and assist with drafting a patent application?
   a) Patent examiner
   b) Patent attorney or agent
   c) Inventor's family members
   d) Business consultant

   **Answer: b) Patent attorney or agent**

4. Where can you file a patent application in India?
   a) Online through the Indian Patent Office website
   b) Physical submission at any government office
   c) Only in New Delhi
   d) Through any private law firm

   **Answer: a) Online through the Indian Patent Office website**

5. What is the purpose of claims in a patent application?
   a) To describe the invention in detail
   b) To define the scope of protection sought
   c) To provide examples of prior art
   d) To list potential competitors

   **Answer: b) To define the scope of protection sought**

6. When will a patent application be published in India?
   a) Immediately after filing
   b) After 12 months from the filing date
   c) After 18 months from the filing date or priority date, whichever is earlier
   d) After examination by a patent attorney

   **Answer: c) After 18 months from the filing date or priority date, whichever is earlier**

7. What is the timeframe for filing a pre-grant opposition against a patent application in India?
   a) Within 3 months from the filing date
   b) Within 6 months from the filing date
   c) Within 12 months from the filing date
   d) Within 6 months from the date of publication

   **Answer: d) Within 6 months from the date of publication**

8. Who grants a patent in India?
   a) Indian Patent Office
   b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
   c) Prime Minister's Office
   d) President of India

   **Answer: a) Indian Patent Office**

9. After the grant of a patent, what must the patent holder do to maintain it?
   a) Renew the patent every year
   b) Pay necessary fees to the Indian Patent Office
   c) Apply for an extension of the patent term
   d) None of the above

   **Answer: b) Pay necessary fees to the Indian Patent Office**

10. What is the recommended step if you're unsure about the patent process in India?
    a) Conduct market research
    b) File a patent application immediately
    c) Consult with a qualified patent attorney or agent
    d) Wait for the patent examiner's feedback

    **Answer: c) Consult with a qualified patent attorney or agent**

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