The founding of a successful company is always based on a good idea. Technical aspects of this idea can be protected through patents and utility models, thus transforming them into valuable competitive advantages.
Patent attorney Dr. Frank Feller is a partner at Weickmann & Weickmann and has been developing IP strategies for startups and established technology companies for many years. In his tutorial, he provides an introduction to intellectual property law and practical examples from his startup consulting work, but above all, he offers concrete recommendations for building your own patent portfolio and dealing with competitors' intellectual property rights.
The main focus of the tutorial is:
- What is patentable and what isn't? Is software patentable?
- Confidentiality and publication – when is it time to file a patent application?
- Practical example: From the idea to the patent – the process of a patent application
- Patent protection worldwide – strategies for internationally minded startups
- Who owns the patent? Special situations for employees of universities and companies
- Costs for patent protection
- What competitive advantages can I expect from a patent application? Which ones can't I expect?
- Risks from third-party intellectual property rights – Freedom to Operate
- Practical example: How do I read and interpret a patent?
