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    What is the difference between a unitary patent and a European/worldwide patent?

    Patents are essentially national rights. This means that patents must in principle be applied for in every country where you would like to establish patent rights.

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    What does a unitary patent cost?

    The costs of a unitary patent differ in many cases from the costs of a ''classic'' European patent.

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    Why should you file a patent application?

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    What is the value of my patent?

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    Infringement of my patent, now what?

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    What are the different strategies when applying for a patent?

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    How do you decide in which countries to apply for a patent?

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    Is a patent a guarantee of success?

    No, far from it. Success depends on how and when the invention is launched on the market. Questions to ask include: are feasible alternatives available? And how are they being marketed? Is the timing right? The Philips V2000 video system, for example, was technically better than the alternative VHS, but the VHS was marketed better and more effectively, making it the market leader. Ultimately Philips had to withdraw V2000 from the market.

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    Which inventions are eligible for patent protection, and which are not?

    Inventions in which exterior design is important are not covered by patents, but by design right. Where the emphasis is on presenting information, the invention is covered by trademark rights or copyright (e.g. software, including accounting systems). However, the name of a software package is, in turn, covered by trademark rights. Inventions which are non-technical fall outside the scope of patent law. Furthermore, the invention must not conflict with accepted moral principles or be personally offensive. Surgical techniques (methods) are not patentable (although the equipment certainly is patentable). Websites and web shops are not patentable.

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    What is a patent?

    A patent protects your technical invention, such as a new or improved product, working method or device. It prevents others from copying your invention as they please.

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    Designs

    What types of trademark do not require protection?

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    What is the added value of a trademark agency?

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    Does it make sense to register my brand?

    Do you want to prevent others from using or misusing your brand? Our attorneys protect your trademark against unauthorised use, by entering it on a trademark register. Registering a trademark ensures that others cannot prevent you from using it. The trademark is reserved exclusively for you, so that you remain distinctive on your market. If you do not do this, others may appropriate your idea and proceed to exploit it commercially.

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    Plant Breeders' Rights

    Are there specific requirements to meet

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    What is the duration of protection of a plant variety right?

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    Where can you apply for a plant variety right?

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    Trademarks

    What types of trademark do not require protection?

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    What is the added value of a trademark agency?

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    Does it make sense to register my brand?

    Do you want to prevent others from using or misusing your brand? Our attorneys protect your trademark against unauthorised use, by entering it on a trademark register. Registering a trademark ensures that others cannot prevent you from using it. The trademark is reserved exclusively for you, so that you remain distinctive on your market. If you do not do this, others may appropriate your idea and proceed to exploit it commercially.

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    Unitary Patent

    What is the difference between a unitary patent and a European/worldwide patent?

    Patents are essentially national rights. This means that patents must in principle be applied for in every country where you would like to establish patent rights.

    Read more

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