Misunderstanding the Role of the Patent Attorney
February 3, 2010
Patents
The role of the patent attorney is often misunderstood and as such many inventors believe it to be better to simply register their patents directly.
Just as many inventors fail as the patent attorney has an important role to play. For one the patent attorney helps to assess whether the invention is patentable, helps with patent description, specifications, and also to find out whether there has been a similar application already handed in or approved.
The lawyer is qualified not only in law, but also in engineering or a relevant area and as such has the qualifications and know-how to identify important aspects such as the obviousness of an invention, whether it falls under patent law or should in fact fall under copyright or designs etc.
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Gauteng Patent Attorneys
January 12, 2010
Attorneys
Applying for a patent is of vital importance if you want to protect your rights to exploit the inventions you have worked on. The procedure can be quite intricate, so it is always advisable to make use of an expert in this field to assist you through the process.
Skilled Gauteng patent attorneys Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated are leaders in this field and will be able to provide you with professional advice every step of the way.
This includes what is necessary to ensure your invention qualifies for a patent, what to do and not to do to ensure you do not forfeit your patent right, and how to go about protecting your rights.
Contact Gauteng patent attorneys Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated to take care of all your intellectual property rights and to provide you with complete peace of mind.
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Patent
January 12, 2010
Patents
Why apply for a patent? It requires quite a bit of effort and takes time. But it also provides you with much safety and can help to ensure that you enjoy the fruits of your labour.
If you have invested the time, effort and finances into developing a new invention that is useful, a patent will protect your right to enjoy the financial benefits associated with this invention for a certain time period.
There are a number of requirements to prove the uniqueness and usefulness of your invention before a patent is granted, and the quickest way to complete this process will thus be to speak to a professional that can advise you on all the correct procedures.
Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated is a specialist South African legal practice dealing exclusively with intellectual property law, including the registration of and the matters surrounding a patent. Contact us for any advice you may need regarding this topic.
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Patents
January 12, 2010
Patents
You have had an inspired moment and came up with a product that provides a new way of doing something. It has taken hours of work, refining and tweaking it until it is ready for use. But hoe long will it take the competition to copy your idea?
And what if they can make it even better?
This is why patents are so important. By applying for patents on new inventions, you are ensuring that your hard work is being protected by law, granting you the sole right to exploit your product fully. This means that only you as the owner of the rights to the patents have the authority to make, use, sell or import the invention in question.
Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated focuses specifically on intellectual property such as patents, and our experienced staff will be able to assist you with any query regarding this topic.
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Patent Attorney
January 5, 2010
Patents
If you are the inventor or part of a group of inventors that came up with a new, innovative product, you will be well-advised to contact a patent attorney.
You may qualify to register your invention, which will protect your intellectual property rights regarding this product, and allow you to solely exploit the commercial benefits of this invention for a set period of time.
A professional patent attorney will be able to advise you whether this is possible, and successfully guide you through the necessary steps, ensuring the process is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible without compromising your potential benefits.
If it is a patent attorney you are looking for, the look no further than Smit & Van Wyk Incorporated. We are a specialist South African legal practice dealing exclusively with intellectual property law.
Patent Links
- Gadget Invention Patent Application – Even before you take the gadget invention to another party for review and assistance, file the all important provisional patent application.
- How to Patent Inventions – To protect your rights as an inventor you need to file patent applications for your inventions in each country, where protection is sought.
- Protect your Invention – For public disclosure and protection of an invention, the inventor needs to apply for a patent.
- Patent Application – Contact Request
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