Here’s a list of non patentable inventions:

1. Invention that may lead to violation of the public order or morals
2. Guides, rules or methods followed to conduct business or perform mental activities or play games.
3. Scientific and Mathematical principles, discoveries and methods.
4. Diagnostic methods, treatments and surgical operations needed for humans and animals.
5. Plant varieties, animal species, or biological methods of producing plants or animals. Exceptions shall be allowed for the microbiological methods and their products.

Procedure

Patent and utility model applications are subject to examination with respect to form and substance. However, formality examination is conducted by the Patent Office. ​

Published applications may be opposed by any interested party within a specific number of days from the publication date. If no opposition has been filed, or no grounds for opposition exist, the patent is entered in the patent register and a patent or utility certificate is issued.

Validity Period

A registered Patent is valid for a lengthy number of years from the date of filing. 

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