Have you come up with a unique solution — a true gap in the market? By protecting your invention or idea through patent law, you obtain the exclusive right to use your invention.
Others are not allowed to bring the same or a similar invention to market without your permission. With a patent application, your technical skills and creative efforts receive the recognition they deserve.
Benefits of applying for a patent
- Exclusive right to market a product or process for up to twenty years.
- Increases the value of your company — advantageous in case of a takeover or when seeking investors.
- Intellectual property rights can be sold, or you can license your patent to external parties.
- Useful as a marketing message: a patent signals that your product or process is unique, making consumers more willing to pay a higher price.
- Take advantage of tax benefits through the Innovation Box — a government incentive scheme for innovative companies.
Requirements for a patent application
When applying for a patent, your invention or idea must meet the following three criteria:
- Novelty
This means that your invention or idea must not have been made publicly available anywhere in the world before the date of your patent application — neither by yourself nor by anyone else.
- Inventive step
Your invention or idea must involve an innovative solution. It must not be obvious to a hypothetical skilled professional. If you’re unsure, please contact us for advice.
- Industrial applicability
Your invention or idea must be capable of being produced or applied in industry.
Would you like to know for sure whether your invention meets the above requirements? Or would you like to apply for a patent? We’ll investigate your patent for you! Get in contact with us.
Are you a start-up or SME? Then also take a look at our special benefit schemes.