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title: Why should you file a patent application?
description: How do you decide in which countries to apply for a patent?
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# [Why should you file a patent application?](https://www.aomb.nl/en/frequentlyaskedquestions/how-do-you-decide-in-which-countries-to-apply-for-a-patent-0)

 Written by [Admin](https://www.aomb.nl/en/frequentlyaskedquestions/author/admin) | Mar 20, 2023 11:15:01 AM

You can use it to secure the return on your investment in innovation. After all, a patent that describes your invention provides a monopoly that allows you to protect your market share in the relevant market and possibly prohibit third parties from entering that market with a similar product or solution. On the other hand, you can give a competitor a license. With a license your competitor may can use the patented invention in return for a fee. A patent can also be a means of obtaining access to inventions protected by third parties - the so-called cross licenses - so that you can improve/optimize your own product or working method using the technology of someone else. Finally, you can register a patent to confirm your image as an inventive company.

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