Patents and Utility models Our Work
- Can you produce or use your "patent product"?
The patent system is not a system of monopolizing inventions, but a system of monopolizing the act of working (producing or using) an invention. If your "invention" cannot be implemented, it is not considered "invention in view of patent act". In the case of bio/soft technologies, depending on how the system works, it may not be considered an "invention," so care must be taken.
- Is there a clear difference from already known technology?
the more than 400,000 applications filed each year, the majority are rejected (not patentable) due to the existence of already existing similar technology (less than 10% of applications are granted in some fields). The key to prevent the waste of management resources and obtain a strong patent is to research, before filing an application, patent publications, articles, journals, etc., to identify the elements that differentiate your invention from existing technology.
- Is your invention relevant to your company's current or future business?
Inventions that have little relevance to your company's business tend to, even if patented, go into dead storage.
It is necessary to carefully consider what the patent is for and how the patent will be useful to your business before investing management resources in it.
- Can the content of the invention be expressed in writing or drawings?
To file a patent application, it is necessary to express the invention in writing and drawings.
It is not possible to submit the actual invention products to the Patent Office.
Please note that, as a general rule, applications that are poorly worded will not be granted.
In view of the above, we recommend the extensive use of drawings.