Information generated by IPR systems
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Information generated by IPR systems
Stage 1
- You want to find a reference or a citation to a patent. Find or trace a patent reference.
- You want to find a reference or a citation to a trademark. Find or trace a trademark reference.
- You are manufacturing and you need to know if third party patents or other IPRs will stop you making or selling. Carry out an infringement search.
- You want to co-operate with third parties.
- You want to find what your competitors, customers and others (including inventors, potential licensors) are patenting /inventing. Carry out a competitor search.
- You are licensing products and processes (inward or outward).
- You want a strategic overview of an area of technology. Check how analysis of patents can help.
SUMMARY OF STAGES
The response you give will generate informations and recommendations relating to the essential stages of protection you
need to consider. On conmpleting the guide you will be able to print your own personal summary of recommendations and advice.
Innovaccess is a constituent part of the IP Awareness and Enforcement: Modular Based Actions for SMEs project (
IPeuropAware
)
which is financed by the CIP Programme, DG Enterprise and Industry of the European Commission
