Take a look around. Everything that surrounds us was once invented by someone. However, we rarely know the names of those who presented the world with various useful objects. And all because patenting of inventions has come into our life relatively recently. Why is it needed and how to implement it? About this in our article.
Patenting of inventions not only gives people the right to create a thing, but also limits the freedom of others (physical, legal) to use the results of intellectual activity for the purpose of material gain. In other words, if you discovered, for example, a fundamentally new way to get fuel, you can confidently draw up a document that will confirm that only you and no one else have the right to use this method. But how are inventions patented? Let's get it right.
Registration of a patent for an invention
- This operation can be performed by both an individual and a legal entity. Moreover, it is permissible that they do this together and at the same time.
- Several people can apply for a patent. At the same time, legal relations between them are drawn up in writing, in the form of a contract, and are also resolved in civil law. Each of the patent holders has the right to use the invention independently and at its discretion, however, the use of the exclusive right is carried out only jointly.
- Who exactly can patent the invention? Firstly, of course, its author. Secondly, his employer. Thirdly, the assignee of the author (or, again, his employer).
- It is necessary to apply for patenting inventions at the Federal Institute of Industrial Property.
What should this application contain?
- A written application for a patent. It must indicate the name of the person who invented the innovation, as well as the name of the person for whom the patent is sought. This must be done even if these persons are the same person.
- The following is his invention as detailed and fully described as possible. In addition, it is necessary to draw up and define a formula that reflects the qualities and functions of innovation.
- Drawings and drawings should be attached, which are necessary for understanding the essence of the invention that belongs to you.
- An abstract in which it is necessary to describe how innovation can be useful to society, the principles of its use, and so on.
- In order to patent the invention, you must pay the corresponding fee. However, according to some circumstances, you may be entitled to either reduce it, or to defer, or to exemption from payment. You will need to provide the appropriate document when applying.
The best way to protect innovation is to patent it, and this must be done in a timely manner. Thus, you will not only secure exclusive rights that will allow you to get the maximum economic benefit, but also be able to get rid of competition. Today it is necessary to patent not only technical innovations, but also the results of intellectual activity.