Monthly Archives: August 2009

Rule 2: Select countries intelligently

Posted by Jeff Sweetman on Monday, Aug 31, 2009 @ 02:13 PM

Rule 2 of 7 Before selecting countries, do your homework on the competitive landscape, market opportunities and IP system that each potential jurisdiction offers. For consumer goods, first cover existing markets (typically including your home country if not already covered). … Continue reading →

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Rule 1: File a PCT application instead of direct foreign filings

Posted by Jeff Sweetman on Friday, Aug 28, 2009 @ 04:10 PM

Rule 1 of 7 As the convention priority year comes to a close, decisions need to be made about the invention that is the subject of the priority filing. Is there sufficient commercial interest (or advantage) to justify the costs … Continue reading →

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Seven Ideas for Reducing Foreign Filing Costs

Posted by Jeff Sweetman on Friday, Aug 28, 2009 @ 03:35 PM

Many of the patent owners, their IP departments and patent attorneys we speak to are under budget pressure. This is especially the case in the essential – but relatively high cost – area of international patent protection. A recession might … Continue reading →

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