TO OBTAIN PROTECTION

Different kinds of costs have to be taken into account when intellectual property rights are related to a product. There is first the money spent to acquire the rights, validate and maintain them in a country. Fees are perceived by consultants and national offices to give a monopole to the applicant. Secondly, defense of the rights may include an extra cost because of procedure and representative required at the Court in case of legal pursuits.

to acquire the rights

The cost of preparation.Drafting a request is more or less complex according to the type of invention and the drawings required. A mandatory will be required to interface with the office.

The cost of examination, extension abroad and procedure to be granted of intellectual property rights. This cost will depend of the chosen system (regional, national or PCT) and of the number of countries where you want to be protected.

The cost of maintaining valid. The monopoly is granted for maximum 20 years and annual costs increase over time.