Il Mio Brevetto

The patent is the basic instrument to ensure protection and commercial exploitation of an innovative idea.

It 'a technical document - which is legally a dual function: protective, because it prevents the use of the invention by third parties, and information in order to disseminate technical knowledge keeping them secret.

A patent confers exclusive rights of production, trade, use, import and export in the territory in which it is valid.

These rights may be sold, in whole or in part, or granted in concession as a pledge of "royalty", exactly as if it were tangible.

In practice, a patent may contribute to the enrichment of the companies, as well as strengthen its position in the market.

Preserving the innovative idea of the possibility of imitation by competitors
Classifying your product and your company: If a product is patented gives an image of higher quality for the end user
To acquire a position of strength than the competition, by controlling the technology and knowledge necessary for the continuation of their activities
Increase the value of the company, saturating particularly profitable market niches.

It is important to verify that it is an original idea, claiming "ownership" and be able to exploit it economically.

a) Consider the idea:

It is an idea that can lead to economic activity?
We need to understand if there is a market for the new product or service, and what you can do surveys of your customers and prospects.
Research instruments are questionnaires to be addressed directly to customers, more in-depth interviews or focus groups.
The most comprehensive market research will be needed when the target market will be different from that in which the company operates, in which case you should know that there are several companies specializing in the development of market research.

It is an original idea?
E 'key question is whether the technological content, and more, the idea is original: it is possible to consult the patents previously required for similar ideas.

b) Protect the idea:

Ideas circulate freely, but it is vital for a company to protect the material expression to be born from an innovative idea.
This can be done trying to keep secret the idea, but not always successful.
A safer way is to require that a patent is a title that is issued to those who had the idea to be protected, individual or company, and allows you to prohibit the idea from a third party.