 | Some Important Points about your Invention | |  |
As discussed earlier, patents act as a bridge between an inventive idea and the exploration of that idea through prototypes leading eventually to its commercialization through new products or new processes. But to reap the full rewards that a patent can bring it is important to consider the following points:
Never disclose or display your invention publicly before filing your patent application When entering into discussions with interested parties to distribute a product, source parts for its manufacture, to answer technical enquiries, or when seeking venture capital, it is essential that you protect yourself from others disclosing your invention by way of a Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).Only once a Patent has been issued or granted can you sue for Infringement. Be patient.Some countries have accelerated Examination and granting Procedures. Make enquiries.Some of Countries have Grace periods allowing prior disclosure of an invention before an application is made. Make enquiries Always get professional Advice – once an idea is known, it is known forever – it is easy to make mistakes that cannot be undone A Patent Attorney will save you money and time and will be able to give you advice on licensing and branding well after full patent Rights have been acquired
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