PATENTS IN LEBANON

In this research we explained the meaning of invention, the owner of the rights of investment, the time of issuance of a patent, the reasons for patent?s refusal, the duration of the exclusive right of investment, and the person entitled to the patent, its request and issuance.Furthermore, we exposed the rights deriving from the patent, its transfer, its ownership and termination, in addition to seizing the patent to PAY debts incurred by its owner(s), and the circumstances that may lead to terminate the patent.Afterwards, we showed the obligation of investing in an invention in Lebanon and its continuation by a compulsory permit or a governmental administrative permit and its reasons, with the procedure for giving it either to the government or to individuals who fullfil the conditions to implement the invention subject of the patent.Then, we showed the infractions that breach the rights of the patent owner and their penalties, whether essential or preventive.And last, we showed the role of the judicial system in protecting the patent.