Non-prejudicial disclosures: in search of a harmonized approach
| Autor | Ricardo Andrés López Suárez |
| Cargo | Abogado de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Bucaramanga, Colombia |
| Páginas | 47-73 |
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abstract
The purpose of this paper is to study the condition of novelty through the analysis
of the current situation of non-prejudicial disclosure provisions in several legis-
lations, namely the America Invents Act, the European Patent Convention, and
the Andean Decision 486 of 2000 of the Andean Community. Novelty is one of
the pillars for validity of patents. An invention must be new to be protected under
patent law. The prior art to the date of patent filing is commonly the framework
for novelty examination. However, non-prejudicial disclosure provisions can
prevent damaging the novelty of an invention by elements that would have done
so otherwise. The development of these provisions is heterogeneous and there
are notable gaps among them. Harmonization in this respect will be helpful for
applicants and their predecessors in title to assure the protection of their invention
at an international level.
Keywords: Patents, novelty, non-prejudicial disclosures, grace period, priority right,
intellectual property law, comparative law.
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This paper is a revised work based on the Master Thesis written by the author under
the direction of Professor Michel Vivant, Academic Director of the Intellectual Property
Program of the Master’s in Economic Law at Sciences Po, Paris, France. Thesis defense
on September 18, 2017.
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Abogado de la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Bucaramanga, Colombia. Especialista
en Derecho Internacional de la Universidad Panteón-Assas, París, Francia. Graduado de la
Maestría en Derecho de la Propiedad Intelectual y Valorización de Intangibles del Centro
de Estudios Internacionales de la Propiedad Intelectual, Estrasburgo, Francia. Bogotá D. C.
(Colombia). Correo electrónico: ra.lopezsuarez@gmail.com Fecha de recepción: 21 de agosto
del 2018. Fecha de aceptación: 17 de octubre del 2017. Para citar el artículo: López Suárez
R. A. “
Non-Prejudicial Disclosures: In Search of a Harmonized Approach
”, Revista La Propiedad
Inmaterial n.º 26, Universidad Externado de Colombia, julio-diciembre 2018, pp. 47-73.
doi: https://doi.org/10.18601/16571959.n26.03
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divulgaciones no perjudiciales: en búsqueda de la armonización
resumen
El presente artículo es un estudio sobre la novedad a través del análisis de la si-
tuación actual de la regulación de las divulgaciones no perjudiciales en diferentes
legislaciones, principalmente el Convenio de la Patente Europea, la Decisión
Andina 486 de 2000 de la Comunidad Andina y la Ley America Inventa. La
novedad es uno de los pilares de validez de una patente. Una invención debe ser
nueva para que pueda ser protegida a luz del derecho de patentes. El estado de la
técnica utilizado para su estudio generalmente abarca las publicaciones anteriores
a la fecha de presentación de la solicitud de patente. Sin embargo, varias legisla-
ciones incluyen normas sobre divulgaciones no perjudiciales, las cuales previenen
que una invención pierda su novedad a causa de una divulgación que lo hubiera
hecho en otro escenario. Las diferencias de esta figura en cada jurisdicción pueden
ser considerables. Una armonización al respecto sería favorable para los solicitantes
de patentes, y sus antecesores en derecho, en miras a una protección internacional.
Palabras clave: patentes, novedad, divulgaciones no perjudiciales, periodo de gracia,
derecho de prioridad, propiedad intelectual, derecho comparado.
introduction
We, humans, are neither the quickest nor the strongest of living beings. Yet we have
conquered a good portion of our planet. Science and technology have played a key
role in our success, furthering our understanding of the universe and providing us
with solutions for both new and old problems.
Intellectual Property (hereinafter ip) law has taken part in building this intricate
path of evolution. These regulations were born to promote and protect innovation
and creativity. They are present in most jurisdictions all around the world, in some
degree or another.
In search of an international coordination, the Paris Convention for the
Protection of Industrial Property (hereinafter the Paris Convention), signed in
Paris, France, on March 20, 1883, established the minimums of harmonization
for industrial property rights, including patents. Other international instruments
have followed, such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty (hereinafter the pct), signed
in Washington, United States of America (hereinafter U.S.) on June 19, 1970 and
the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (herei-
nafter the trips Agreement) signed in Marrakech, Morocco, on April 15, 1994.
However, there is no unified law.
The development of ip law is independent to each jurisdiction. Moreover,
industrial property rights, such as patents, are bound to the territorial principle
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