نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
Patent protection is one of the most important legal mechanisms for supporting innovation and plays a fundamental role in the scientific, industrial, and economic development of societies. This study adopts a comparative approach to examine the legal foundations and protective mechanisms of patents in Iranian and English law. In the English legal system, the patent registration process is characterized by strict criteria for assessing novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability, supported by a well‑established judicial practice and a specialized adjudicatory structure. In contrast, despite legislative reforms and efforts to align with international standards, the Iranian legal system continues to face practical challenges in areas such as defining the boundaries of the inventive step, the speed of proceedings, and the establishment of specialized judicial mechanisms. The findings of this research indicate that although the two legal systems share broadly similar legal frameworks, differences in implementation and the quality of substantive examination lead to significant disparities in the level of effective protection afforded to inventors. Ultimately, this article proposes measures to strengthen the patent registration and dispute resolution system in Iran by drawing on the successful experiences of English law.
کلیدواژهها English
