A patent grants exclusive rights to inventors or assignees, allowing them to prevent others from infringing on their invention. In exchange for disclosure, a proprietor can benefit from a period of exclusivity – of up to 20 years – to exploit their invention.
Unitary Patent and EP Validation? 3 Crucial Steps After Grant
While the Unitary patent provides streamlined protection across 18 EU member states that have ratified the Unitary Patent Agreement, applicants should be aware…