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Which inventions are not eligible for a patent?

Patents can protect a wide range of inventions. But, there are also some subjects that are excluded from patent protection. These exclusions vary from country to country, but fortunately most patent systems apply...

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Is there a European patent?

As so often, there is no simple answer to this simple and justified question. “Yes”, there is a European patent, but it is not the same as a single...

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What is a patent?

A patent, popularly known as a patent, is an exclusive right granted to an inventor or a company for an invention. This exclusive right gives the...

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Will my patent remain a secret?

To sum up: No. But, when you file a patent application, it does remain secret for a certain period of time. In most countries, including the Netherlands and member states of the...

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What is a unitary patent?

The unitary patent is a relatively new phenomenon in our field. It has been talked about a lot, even as early as 1973, when the European Patent Convention (EPC) came into force. But.

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What do you have to do to make a patent remain valid?

Simply put, keeping a patent valid is done by continuing to pay the taxes. Every patent granting body employs people to protect the rights of applicants...

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The importance of patent monitoring of your competitors

There are many misunderstandings about patents and the rights they confer. One of these misunderstandings is that you are protected from infringement when you have a patent. Infringement does...

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What is in-house IP management?

In general, IP management is a strategic process that looks at the business value of your intellectual property and the protection it (still) offers you. In doing so, you keep...

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What is the validity period of a patent?

The validity period of a patent depends on the type of patent and the country in which it was granted, but in most cases a patent is valid for a period...

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Is there a global patent?

Een vraag die geregeld gesteld wordt is of er een wereldwijd octrooi bestaat. Nee, er bestaat geen octrooi dat automatisch geldig is over de hele wereld. Een octrooi wordt verleend…

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