IP International

Posted 5/14/08

Filing a patent internationally is a gamble. Applicants wager significant funds in hopes that countries where they file will enforce the existing intellectual property rights. Determining the proper countries in which to pursue patent protection can be a daunting process. The need to prevent infringement must be weighed against the high costs of pursuing patent protection in many different countries. Export controls should also be on the mind of the applicants.

Patents by nature are territorial grant of rights. For most countries, a patent grants.....

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