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WORLD

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LEARN FROM THE PAST, CREATE THE FUTURE:

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Disclaimer: The main purpose of this publication is to provide basic information, it is

not meant as a substitute for professional legal advice. Mention of names of firms and

organizations and their websites does not imply the endorsement of WIPO.

World Intellectual Property Organization, 2007Text: Maria de IcazaGraphic Design: Sheyda Navab


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LEARN FROM THE PAST, CREATE THE FUTURE:

Inventionsand Patents


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PREFACE

INVENTIONS

What are inventions?How do we know when inventions were first invented?Game Inventions of Ancient CivilizationsHow are inventions invented?

Inventions improve our livesGame Inventor Match-maker

PATENTS

What are patents?Why are patents important?When were patents invented?Modern patent laws

How do inventors obtain patents?When should an invention be patented?What happens if an invention is not patented?Are patented inventions protected worldwide?Can there be different inventors for the same invention?Patents are a wonderful source of informationThe PCT GazetteGame PCT Detective

Contents


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BECOME AN INVENTOR

Identify a need or a problemResearchExperiment and keep an open mindApply for a patentEnter a competitionCommercialize your invention

Game Patent Journey

FINAL THOUGHTS

INVENTION JOURNAL

ANSWERS TO GAMES

GLOSSARY

FURTHER READING

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Online Sources

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