NL Patent Office

Enforcing your patent

During the term of your patent, the issue will arise as to whether or not you intend to manufacture the item yourself. The trick to owning a patent is, after all, to exploit the invention in such a way that it makes the most money. However, careful consideration is required in licensing or selling the patent with a view to maximising profits.

You will certainly have to contend with maintenance fees, reinstatement options and potentially an opposition procedure.

• Costs
• Restoration
• Objection