Patents are territorial. A US patent means nothing in Europe. A European patent doesn't protect you in China. Filing everywhere would cost hundreds of thousands. But there are international treaties to help you protect your inventions globally.
Patents are territorial. A US patent means nothing in Europe. A European patent doesn't protect you in China. Filing everywhere would cost hundreds of thousands. But there are international treaties to help you protect your inventions globally.
Whirlpool recently launched patent infringement suits against many competitors, including LG, Samsung, Electrolux, and Haier.
Whirlpool recently launched patent infringement suits against many competitors, including LG, Samsung, Electrolux, and Haier.
It's more than just a 20-year exclusive right. It's a trade-off: The owner agrees to publish their technological insights and in return receives the exclusive commercial rights to the invention. This transparency is key to accelerating innovation!
It's more than just a 20-year exclusive right. It's a trade-off: The owner agrees to publish their technological insights and in return receives the exclusive commercial rights to the invention. This transparency is key to accelerating innovation!