Building the Global Patent Portfolio You Need and Can Afford *

Building the Global Patent Portfolio You Need and Can Afford *

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Patents have been and continue to be an important asset for all innovators. Unfortunately, a patent is not an asset that typically possesses flexibility and adaptability. This makes “doing it right” from the outset of the utmost importance. What does “doing it right” mean?

For many companies, the best course of action when seeking to obtain worldwide patent protection is to file an International Application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty. This strategy puts off decision-making for up to 30 months after filing the PCT application and leaves virtually all doors open. However, the PCT process is not cheap, and it can be more economical to pursue patent protection directly, particularly when protection is only necessary in a few countries.

With an eye toward budgetary concerns and guarding against the numerous pitfalls that lurk when building a worldwide portfolio, this panel will discuss the topic of best practices for building the global patent portfolio that you want, need, and can afford.

Materials

Four Things C-Suite Executives Need to Know About Patents

Why It’s Time to Board the PCT Train: The Benefits of Filing U.S. Patent Applications via the PCT First

The PPH Program at the USPTO: Favorable Stats Don’t Alleviate Big Risks