IP information
What is a Patent? Parts 1-4
A patent is a limited monopoly that is granted in return for the disclosure of technical information. A patent is an intellectual property right which is granted as a territorial right for a limited period.
Patent rights make it illegal for anyone except the owner, or a third party with the owner’s permission, to make, use, import or sell the invention in the country where the patent was granted.
This downloadable PDF document details parts 1-3, along with part 4 detailing the UK application process including:
- Maintaining patent rights
- Enforcing patent rights
- Patent marking
- Patents as assets