1. You can enforce your patent while it\u2019s still pending<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve never filed a patent before, you may be under the impression that once you\u2019ve submitted the application and your patent is pending, you have the ability to sue someone else for patent infringement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is not accurate information. You can only take legal action AFTER your patent has been approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because patents in Singapore take two to four years to process, you won\u2019t have a right to sue during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Once you have a patent, it can\u2019t be contested<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Consider this scenario: You\u2019ve developed a revolutionary process that will make life easier for many people. You applied for a patent in Singapore and, after waiting for 3 \u00bd years, it\u2019s finally granted. You assume you\u2019re in the clear, case closed, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But then, a few years later, you find out that someone else has been infringing on your patent<\/a>. Since your patent was granted all those years ago, you know you have a right to sue. This third-party decides to counter sue you under the guise that your original patent wasn\u2019t valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the proceedings progress in court, information comes to light that your wonderful, life-changing process was NOT new after all. The judge makes the decision to revoke your patent and dismisses your infringement lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may seem like a horror story, but it does happen and it reinforces the need to have experienced IP consultants supporting you through the patent process from its earliest stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be looking at a patent in the wrong way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being granted a patent doesn\u2019t mean you can do what you want with your invention. It simply means that other people are excluded from exploiting your intellectual property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To add to the confusion, there are often overlaps of patents in technology, for example. This means that one patent owner may require another to obtain a license before they can use their own idea or product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s an illustration that may help you understand the principle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SOURCE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, this is yet another reason that you shouldn\u2019t try to navigate the murky waters of patents in Singapore without professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re granted a patent in Singapore<\/a>, it is only valid in that country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll need to secure a separate patent for each country that you want your intellectual property to be protected in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind that each country will have its own fees and your costs will rise significantly, not to mention the amount of paperwork that will have to be managed. Don\u2019t attempt this without experts who can guide you through the processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After working through each of the previous four misconceptions about patents in Singapore, the final one may not come as a surprise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re seeking a patent in the first place because you want your intellectual assets to be protected. With that in mind, it makes perfect sense to be as thorough as possible throughout the entire process so that nothing falls through the cracks that could cause your application to be rejected or that could allow your patent to be nullified in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t do it all on your own and it\u2019s not wise to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How many of these errors in thinking are you guilty of making?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t worry \u2013 filing a patent in Singapore can be a confusing process that takes a lot of time, effort, and money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But you\u2019ll give yourself \u2013 and your brilliant invention \u2013 the best chance at actually changing lives for the better if you work with IP consultants who have the experience and knowledge to efficiently bring your patent application to a favorable outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get in touch with Pintas for a free consultation<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Holding a patent means you can use your product or idea freely<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Patents in Singapore are valid anywhere in the world<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
5. You don\u2019t need the assistance of professional IP consultants<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Trust the experts when filing patents in Singapore<\/h4>\n\n\n\n