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We assist you through every stage of your project’s development, from creation to realization into powerful assets.
Whether you are a researcher, startup, large company, engineer, or amateur inventor, filing a patent allows you to protect your inventions and secure an exclusive exploitation monopoly.
A patent protects any new invention that is industrially applicable and involves an inventive step.
This industrial property title grants the holder an exclusive exploitation monopoly for up to twenty years. A patent thus provides a significant competitive advantage for your development.
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For an invention to be protected by a patent, it must be new. In other words, no one else must have filed a patent covering the same invention. This invention must not be known to anyone, whether laypersons or professionals.
From the creation stage, you must ensure that your invention is not disclosed, either by those working with you on the project or by yourself. If you are not vigilant, your invention will fall into the public domain, and you will no longer be able to file a patent.
There are many reasons to file a patent after designing and creating an invention. However, it is essential to understand what constitutes a patentable invention before considering a filing.
In French law, there is no explicit definition of a patentable invention; it is defined by exclusion, listing what it is not. Refer to the articles of the Intellectual Property Code, which exclude elements from patent protection (notably articles L. 611-16, L. 611-17, L. 611-19, and L. 611-20).
Furthermore, in European Patent Office case law, a patent is defined as a « technical solution to a technical problem. »
It is thus possible to obtain patents in all fields of technology, broadly speaking, with likely utility (from a pencil to a sophisticated robot).
Filing a patent aims to protect new inventions that are industrially applicable and involve an inventive step.
Thus, obtaining a patent grants protection for a filed invention, ensuring an exclusive exploitation monopoly for up to 20 years, providing a definite competitive advantage.
In other words, the patent applicant becomes the definitive holder of the right to prohibit the exploitation of the concerned invention.
But this advantage is not limited to this consideration; obtaining a patent allows, among other things, generating revenue, deterring competition, gaining economic and strategic benefits, and contributing to shaping the company’s image.
Dreyfus offers its internationally renowned expertise to clients
We assist in drafting and filing your patents to ensure solid legal protection for your innovations.
We provide portfolio management services, including renewal tracking and strategy development to maximize the value of your patents.
We represent clients in patent-related disputes, including infringement actions and opposition procedures.
We develop customized strategies to protect your inventions against violations and unauthorized use.
Our experts advise on best practices for innovating in compliance with current regulations.
We conduct continuous monitoring to detect any rights violations and track technological developments in your field.
Filing a patent provides legal protection for your invention, grants exclusive rights, and prevents counterfeiting.
Effective management maximizes asset value, tracks renewals, and develops exploitation strategies.
It is crucial to respond quickly. Our experts can represent you and take legal action to defend your rights.
We assist in filing and protecting your patents in multiple jurisdictions worldwide, ensuring global monitoring.
Technological monitoring involves tracking developments in your field to detect any new inventions or unauthorized use of your patents.
Yes, we advise on best practices and regulations to follow for safe innovation while protecting your inventions.
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