Patents are intellectual property documents that enable inventors to protect their ideas and provide protection within the borders of the country in which they were obtained. As a result of your patent application made in Turkey, this document is valid only within the borders of our country, so it is necessary to apply for an international patent to protect this invention in other countries.
In case the application made within the borders of Turkey is also applied to other countries that are members of the Paris Convention within 1 year from the date of application and RIGHT OF PRIVACY is requested while making this application, other third parties may apply for the same invention between the application date in Turkey and the dates of the application made to other countries. The patent cooperation they will receive is null and void.
In essence, international patent applications are categorized into three groups. These patent forms are listed as follows:
Making an international patent application through the European Patent Convention means creating the opportunity to benefit from patent registration rights, but only within the 27 member countries. This patent has no validity outside the member countries that are party to the convention. The primary purpose of this convention is to ensure that any patent registration made among the member countries is valid within the 32 member countries, making it easier and faster to obtain a patent.
Due to the lower cost of obtaining a patent registration through this convention, it allows for a patent registration that is valid throughout Europe. Additionally, it's worth noting that having this patent registration provides protection for 20 years.
To obtain a European Patent, you can initially apply directly to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. By doing so, you can easily handle and track the proceedings since they will be conducted in Turkish. If the national patent application has not exceeded 12 months from the application date, it is possible to make the national application with priority claim. The documents required for a European Patent application can be listed as follows:
You can easily apply for a European Patent using these documents.
You can directly consult Alkan Patent experts to find out which type of patent suits you best.
Companies or inventors interested in making a patent application can apply through the national offices of the member countries directly. Turkish citizens or legal entities residing in Turkey can easily apply to the Turkish Patent Institute.
The Patent Cooperation Treaty is an important agreement with 153 parties, allowing for international patent registration. With this agreement, an international patent applicant can have the right to apply for a patent in each of the countries that are parties to the treaty for a period of 30 months from the application date (if a priority date exists).
Thanks to this right granted, the applicant gains a time and cost advantage. When applying without this agreement, separate research expenses are incurred for each country, so with this application, a single fee is paid, and the applicant benefits. It is important to note at this point that this agreement does not guarantee obtaining a patent in every country. With this agreement, only the right to file a patent application in each country is provided. Therefore, separate applications must still be made for each country.
Inventors or companies wishing to file a patent application can initiate the process by applying to WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization). However, countries that are parties to the PCT can also submit separate applications through their national offices. Individuals or entities residing in Turkey can file a patent application through the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, either as natural persons or legal entities.
Two methods can be used to make a patent application in collaboration with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office:
The TURK PATENT Acceptance Office can be selected via the E-PCT System, and the application can be made online. This allows all processes to be conducted through this system. The applicant or representative can easily track the proceedings through this system.
It is possible to make a paper-based application with a specification and forms. In this case, some documents are required.
In order to protect their inventions and also be able to use these inventions, inventors must definitely make a patent application. Through this patent, after the process is completed, patent holders can exercise their rights over their registered inventions and carry out their industrial activities in a lawful manner.
Patent applications are generally preferred to cover the borders of the country where they are filed, but patent holders who wish to expand these boundaries should make an international patent application with the aim of achieving this goal. By utilizing various alternative paths through these applications, patent holders can benefit from the opportunity to expand their patent rights.
With international patent applications, when one obtains these patents, they can benefit from patent rights in both the primary country and the application country. There are many steps that can be followed for an international patent application. This application can be done individually and may vary depending on the different practices introduced by the selected administration.
When obtaining a patent, obtaining the necessary information and support from an expert firm in the field allows you to take a step ahead and handle the procedures much faster and more easily. In this sense, Alkan Patent emerges as a highly qualified firm where you can find a service approach of top-quality standards you are looking for.
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