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Legal Studies Question on Intellectual Property Law

Company N slightly altered an already existing medicine ‘M’ and wants to get it patented. Decide:

A

The patent cannot be granted as slight alteration would not amount to novelty.

B

The patent can be granted as it includes novelty because of slight alteration.

C

The patent cannot be granted as this will also amount to evergreening of patents.

D

Both a) and c).

Answer

Both a) and c).

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is option (D):Both a) and c)..