| Introduction |
HEC has developed a program which allows for submission of research ideas, published papers, thesis synopsis and such other material which describes the potential invention for evaluation for patentability. It is certified that the submission will remain completely confidential and no step will be taken without the consent of the inventors. The purpose of this evaluation is simply to determine patentability. In case an invention is determined to be patentable, the inventor will be encouraged to file for an international patent. To make sure that this process is completely confidential, the inventor is required to create an account to which only he/she has access. The inventor will also be able to track the progress on the evaluation of his/her ideas as well as the recommendations to proceed with the filing of international patents on his/her account page.
Should it be decided that a patent will be filed, patent attorneys will contact the inventor to complete this process where the cost of this exercise will be paid by HEC.
Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan. www.ipo.gov.pk |
| Objectives |
Securing an international patent serves two purposes; first, it allows the inventor, his/her institution and his/her country to benefit economically from his/her efforts and secondly, mankind benefits from it when a useful application or a product results from the invention. Scientists worldwide make significant contributions to economic growth through such inventions and replication of this practice is intended in Pakistan through this program.
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| Eligibility Criteria |
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The scientist researchers from universities/ Institutions and R&D organizations of Pakistan may apply for the funding of their patent-able research / invention.
The Procedure for Patent Funding is as follows:
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The researcher will upload their outcomes on website through e-application.
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The experts will evaluate their outcomes.
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If the outcome is patentable then they can apply for funding from HEC with the comments of Dr.Sarfaraz Niazi (expert).
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After receiving the request from the researcher with comments of Dr. Niazi, the case will be processed for release of funding. | |
| How to Apply |
The Procedure for Patent Funding is as follows:
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The researchers will upload their outcomes on website through e-application.
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The experts will evaluate their outcomes.
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If the outcome is patentable then they can apply for funding from HEC with the comments of Dr.Sarfaraz Niazi (expert).
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After receiving the request from the researcher with comments of Dr. Niazi, the case will be processed for release of funding.
Preferred Way
You may register to upload your idea / invention in document format(only) on HEC website for evaluation of the committee to determine the patentability of invention
Alternate Way
The researcher may send their outcomes directly to expert Prof. Dr. Sarfaraz K. Niazi on following email address for evaluation as an alternate way of patent submission.
niazi@niazi.com
Method to be followed for Invention Reporting
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