Author: Yojit Bhugra

Yojit Bhugra

Engineering Patent Drafting & Prosecution

Yojit has over two years of experience in patent drafting. He helps clients draft provisional and complete patent applications with well-crafted claim sets that conform to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), European Patent Office (EPO), Indian Patent Office (IPO), Australia Patent Office, and WIPO (PCT applications) standards. He has also been working with clients to optimize patent applications in order to cover all possible embodiments of the inventions related to automobiles, manufacturing, home & furnishing, clothing and various tools for manufacturing, production, and gardening. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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Defining Common Terms in Patent Specification for a Foolproof Application

Using common terms in a patent specification with undefined or common meanings can create issues, such as confusion or broad/multiple interpretations during application examination. This can easily lead to a delay in approval or...

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Drafting a Patent Application for Multiple Jurisdictions: Keeping up with Globalization

Filing patent applications with a global perspective is increasingly important in this globalized era. It reduces extra costs while drafting a patent application and provides a common priority date for the invention. However, drafting...

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Patent Drafting as per 35 U.S.C. § 112: Specifications and Best Practices

A patent application must contain a full and clear description of the invention for which a patent is sought in order to receive a grant. Section 112 of Title 35 of the United States...

Understanding patent obvousness

Understanding Patent Obviousness and Overcoming Associated Rejections

Obviousness is perhaps the most challenging obstacle to overcome while substantiating the patentability of an invention. This is due to its ambiguous and subjective nature. Rejection of an application due to obviousness could be...

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Optimising Patent Expenses for Smaller Corporates – A Case Study

The cost of building and maintaining a patent portfolio is a concern for corporates in general. The challenge is even more significant for smaller corporates as they have a limited budget. With the technicalities...

10 Common Patent Claim Drafting

10 Common Patent Claim Drafting Mistakes to Avoid

Drafting a patent application is a complex task that involves dealing with several critical components of the patent application. If one must ask any patent attorney about the crucial aspect of a patent draft,...

Patent Drafting - How Sagacious IP Helped Solo Practitioner to Grow Business Without Adding Cost

Patent Drafting: How Solo Practitioners Can Grow Business Without Adding Cost

One of the most critical aspects of filing a patent application is patent drafting. While the task may appear to be administrative in nature, it requires assistance from professionals who not only possess the...

Patent Claim Drafting

Patent Claim Drafting: 5 Key Points to Consider

A patent is an intellectual property (IP) right that offers legal protection to an applicant’s invention. It consists of various sections including a specification, drawing, and claim. Out of these, claims define the scope...

4 Best Practices for Background Writing While Drafting a Patent Application

4 Best Practices for Background Writing While Drafting a Patent Application

The first section of any patent application comprises of the background. A concise background that adheres to the norms of patent specifications boosts the possibility of a successful patent grant. This article discusses the...

Final Rejection Amendment

Final Rejection Amendment – Methods and Approaches for a Successful Patent Grant

At times after a long and an arduous process, the prosecution of a patent application will eventually come to an end in the form of final rejection. This final rejection may be a big...