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How many patents in one product?
You may have been surprised by the number of possibilities when it comes to trademark protection.
Patents take IP creation to a whole other level.
BOVARD has worked with inventors and leaders in a wide range of industries such as watchmaking, machine tools, vacuum pumps, food industry and dental implants.
Did you know that a wristwatch consists of technologies, materials, processes and mechanics which could warrant up to three thousand different patents?
For close to 100 years, our patent experts have provided guidance through the evolution of time and inventions.
As advances have seen the progress from mechanical dialling to electronic transmissions and incorporating hypoallergenic materials, BOVARD has guided Ringalinglong Ltd at the forefront of innovation and design. Creating, protecting and leveraging intellectual property rights that evolved through time and stand the test of the future.
Our clients are visionaries.
We were there when the first telecommunication apparatus was patented.
We drafted patents for mobile devices and we are here to guide you into the world of artificial intelligence.
The future continues to be shaped by new technologies. The evaluation of inventive step before the main patent offices is also evolving as a subset of CIIs (i.e. computer implemented inventions).
Artificial intelligence is one of them, and can contribute to the technical character of an invention, its application to a field of technology or its adaptation to a specific technical implementation.
There is an ever increasing number of so-called “mixed” inventions involving computer implementations, and we are ready to assess the patentability potential of your new generation invention.
Get in touch with our patent experts today.
The past has made us the experts that we are.
Let's invent the future together.
- How do I enforce my patent?
If someone infringes on your patent, you can take a number of steps depending on the severity of the infringement and impact on your circumstances and future goals. As a first step, a cease and desist letter may be all that's needed. Should this action fail to have the desired effect, stronger legal action may be required to enforce your rights. This may involve filing a lawsuit and seeking damages, an injunction, or both. BOVARD can assist you with enforcing your patent rights.
- Can I obtain international patent protection?
There is no such thing as a “worldwide patent,” but you can apply for patent protection in multiple countries through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) or the European Patent Convention (EPC). These treaties provide a streamlined process for filing and examining patent applications in multiple countries.
In addition, it is also possible to secure grants of patents in individual countries all over the world.
- How long does it take for a patent to be granted?
The time it takes to obtain a patent varies depending on the country and the complexity of the invention. In general, it can take several years for a patent application to be examined and granted.
- What types of inventions can be patented?
In general, inventions that are new, useful, and non-obvious can be patented. This includes machines, processes, compositions of matter, and improvements thereof.
- How do you determine the value of a patent?
There are several factors that are taken into account when valuing a patent registration. There are several methods that can be used to value a patent, including the cost approach, the market approach, and the income approach. Each of these approaches takes into account different factors and may be more or less appropriate depending on the specific circumstances.
- The strength of the patent: A strong patent is one that is likely to be upheld in court if it is challenged, and it is generally more valuable than a weak patent. Factors that may affect the strength of a patent include the novelty and non-obviousness of the invention, the clarity and scope of the claims, and the level of prior art that exists in the field.
- The market demand for the invention: The value of a patent may be higher if there is strong demand for the invention that is protected by the patent. This may be the case if the invention is useful, innovative, and has the potential to generate significant revenue.
- The stage of the product development:
- The value of a patent may be higher if the product or process that is protected by the patent is already being commercialised or is close to being commercialised. This is because a patent that is already being used to generate revenue is more likely to have value than a patent for a product or process that is still in the early stages of development.
- The potential for licensing: The value of a patent may be higher if there is potential for the patent to be licensed to other companies. This may be the case if the patent covers a technology or process that is widely used in the industry or if the patent owner has a strong reputation in the field.