We all know that a patent right may provide exclusive protection for an invention and can be very much valued. However, manufacturers may often find it hard to fulfil the novelty requirements for a patent application, while they have to disclose the details of the invention to attract investors and funding. This is especially so when a patent application can be lengthy and prolonged.

Our Managing Partner, Alan Chiu and Patent Agent (PRC), Salina Ip discussed the dilemma in our latest article and gave two possible solutions to safeguard your ownership of the invention while giving you a peace of mind to explore the commercial potential, acquire funding as well as look into patentability of your invention.

Please read the full article if you wish to know more.