Tutela IP per startup

Some strategies for the protection of industrial property rights are described, as useful for those who decide to set up a new company.

For a startup, owning a patent could make a difference compared to its competitors and be decisive for the continuation of the business.

It is necessary to establish if, how, and when to proceed with the filing of one or more patent applications, as well as what expenses can be deferred.

It should be borne in mind that the competitive advantage is always inherent in the innovative products and/or services offered to customers: a patent right can help a company to maintain its competitive advantage if it is able to protect those specific technical features that the market requires.

For a patent to be considered an asset capable of producing value, it is necessary that:

• the invention has a potential market
• the patent is effectively enforceable against a potential infringer
• the legal system of the country where the patent is filed and granted is efficient

An exclusive right is a way to transform an innovative asset into an intangible and valuable asset.