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Can a scientist get a patent on the invention, which he has already published in the form a paper in a national/International journal?

April 26, 2017form International invention National paper patent published scientist

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Can a scientist get a patent on the invention, which he has already published in the form a paper in a national/International journal?

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No. A patent is not granted to an invention if it is already available with the public either in the form of published literature or common knowledge.