Patent Protection
Introduction to Patent Protection
Patents are generally used as commercial tools to gain a bridgehead position over the competition, to prevent unauthorised third parties from copying an invention and/or to act as a source of revenue for the patent owner.
An invention is ‘new’ if it has not previously been made publicly available by a disclosure in a published document or by its use in public. It is, therefore, imperative to file a patent application before the invention is publicly disclosed.
An invention ‘involves an inventive step’ if it is not obvious in the technical field of the invention. Inventiveness or non-obviousness is a highly subjective question and one on which many court cases have focussed. Our Patent Attorneys can help you with any aspect of your patent including understanding the criteria, preparing and filing your application, renewing and taking legal action.
The third criterion is almost always satisfied with any invention which can be made and used in a commercial activity.
An invention is ‘new’ if it has not previously been made publicly available by a disclosure in a published document or by its use in public. It is, therefore, imperative to file a patent application before the invention is publicly disclosed.
An invention ‘involves an inventive step’ if it is not obvious in the technical field of the invention. Inventiveness or non-obviousness is a highly subjective question and one on which many court cases have focussed. Our Patent Attorneys can help you with any aspect of your patent including understanding the criteria, preparing and filing your application, renewing and taking legal action.
The third criterion is almost always satisfied with any invention which can be made and used in a commercial activity.
Established in 1876 Bailey Walsh & Co have a process we feel works very well with our clients
Our Process
Initial Contact from client
- Discuss your needs
- Assess how we can help
- Gather initial information
- Arrange first meeting
First Meeting with client
- First consultation is free
- Meet at convenient location
- Discuss options available
- Discuss approximate costs
Follow up
- Summarise meeting
- Provide any further info
- Set out the schedule of work
- Provide accurate quote
Get to Work
- You confirm – We start
- Comply to anti money laundering regs
- You provide any extra info
- First draft preparation
If you need help with any aspect of IP Law, then contact us today to
make sure that your hard work is properly protected.
