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Apple watch and other products like it are probably protected by patents. We are developing products that complement smart watches and wearable devices – does that mean we can't get patent protection for our products?
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A patent is a negative right that provides you the right to exclude others from exploiting your invention. A patent does not give you the right to exploit your invention, for example, by manufacturing watches that incorporate your product, when the watches are themselves patent protected. However, obtaining patent protection for your product provides licensing opportunities with companies, such as Apple, which may be interested in using your technology in their watches.
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