TNAG-2890-FCO40-4162-Reform-and-localisation-of-the-Hong-Kong-Patent-System-1993 — Page 98

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USA

Standard plus

covers computer software per se, plant and animal variety rights including genetically altered plants and animals,

and medical

treatment

Standard

Use of invention in USA or publi- cation anywhere up to one year prior to date

of application does not

affect novelty.

Must be "useful"

Only the inventor can apply, and then there is usually an assignment to the employer

etc

17 years from grant, typically 20 years from filing

Standard

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