Question
We are developing easy-to-use health monitoring devices that combine a first-ever range of different sensors with lightweight appealing design. We would like to protect both the technology that we have used in our prototype and the design, but we are not sure if we should pursue protection first in the US or EU. Financially speaking, both at the same time would be difficult. We are located in the EU, but our potential customers are both in the US and Europe. What would be our best strategy?
Answers: 3 public & 1 private
With regard to the utility (technology) aspect of your invention, if you are not in a position to decide yet and want to keep your options open, you can file a PCT (patent Cooperation Treaty) application. 148 countries have signed this treaty to date, including the US and European countries. You can file the PCT application with your EU patent office. Then you have 30 months from the filing date of the international (PCT) patent application to decide in which countries to pursue protection.
Recent questions
I am looking for ...
3 6115 2