Patent
A patent is an important tool for protecting the intellectual property rights of new research-based inventions.
- A patent gives the patentee exclusive rights to commercialize the patented invention during a limited time span, normally 20 years, as long as the annual fee for the patent is paid.
- BTO can assist you with all questions concerning patenting, patent strategy and commercialization. Contact our legal adviser or one of our business developers.
- We employ external resources with extensive experience in writing patent applications from research environments. Patent applications are always prepared in close collaboration between the researcher, BTO and a patent attorney.
- BTO has extensive experience with patent strategy and knowledge about which patent attorneys and agencies are best for each particular project.
Important to remember:
A patent does not automatically give the patentee the right to commercialize the patented invention. Proper patent protection neither guarantees commercial success. Factors like the competence level, market possibilities, costs of production and distribution also have influence. Identification of potential dominating patent rights and analysis of the inventor’s “freedom to operate” terms should be included in the patent strategy. On the other hand, a patent may very well be the prerequisite for success
A patent does not automatically give the patentee the right to commercialize the patented invention. Proper patent protection neither guarantees commercial success. Factors like the competence level, market possibilities, costs of production and distribution also have influence. Identification of potential dominating patent rights and analysis of the inventor’s “freedom to operate” terms should be included in the patent strategy. On the other hand, a patent may very well be the prerequisite for success