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Questions & Answers

Here we answer some frequently asked questions. Please note our legal disclaimer.

General

  • How can I protect intellectual property?
  • Do I have to register my intellectual property?

Patents

  • What can be patented?
  • I want to patent an idea -- how do I proceed?
  • Where should an invention be patented?
  • Who makes a search for assessing the patentability of my invention?
  • What are the costs for obtaining a patent?
  • Who does an invention belong to?
  • How do I protect myself against my competitors' patents?

Trademarks

  • What can be protected as a trademark?
  • What is required for registering a trademark?
  • Where should a trademark be registered?
  • Does my trademark collide with a prior trademark?

Design

  • What can be protected as a design?
  • What is required for depositing a design?
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