You obtain a patent to secure a commercial advantage.
Many people think of patents as monopolies and nothing more.
A patent should be looked on primarily as a commercial tool to be used to commercial advantage by entrepreneurs, business people and innovative individuals. Patents are granted for new inventions. Most patented inventions are for new improvements in known products and processes which provide advantages and benefits in comparison with what is known. When to apply An application for a patent should always be filed before the invention is discussed with others, or is publicised or sold. E-mail Bill Bennett who will assist you with the protection of your innovation Bill will advise you of the patent strategies to best assist you in the commercialisation of your innovation. or talk to our specialist patent attorneys in our technology departments Australian Patent Procedure Petty Patent Procedure International Patent Procedure A patent application in Australia can provide the potential to gain protection in most overseas countries.