Why protect your patent?
A patent gives you the exclusive right to use your invention and to make it commercially available. With a patent you will be able to acquire a solid market position, sell licenses or negotiate with manufacturers. An invention is eligible for a patent when three requirements are met: the invention should be novel and inventive and susceptible of industrial application.

The patent attorney
The help of the patent attorney is essential in order to draft a patent application that is both technically and legally well-founded. The patent attorney, in consultation with you, is able to delimit what you request protection for from what is already known. The result will be a stronger patent that can be maintained better.

Confidentiality
Until the patent application is a fact, it is important that you make sure that your invention is kept an absolute secret. However tempting it may be: avoid publicity and do not offer your invention to third parties that may be interested.

Services for international clients
Patent office Vriesendorp & Gaade has experienced formalities officers providing services to international clients regarding the filing of national applications, the validation of granted European patents and the payment of annuities. Please download our brochure for more information.