Patent Law is a branch of intellectual property law that deals with the rights and protections granted to inventors and creators for their inventions, designs, or processes. It establishes the legal framework for obtaining patents, which are exclusive rights granted by a governmental authority for a specified period, allowing the patent holder to exclude others from making, using, selling, or distributing the patented invention without permission. Patent law aims to encourage innovation by providing inventors with a temporary monopoly on their inventions in exchange for disclosing their knowledge to the public. The rules governing what can be patented, the application process, enforcement of patent rights, and the duration of patents are all critical components of patent law. It plays a vital role in promoting technological advancement and economic growth by incentivizing research and development.
Sardinia is experiencing a significant decline in patent registrations, with a 43.26% drop from the previous year, contrasting with a modest rise in the rest of Italy. Sardinian companies struggle…