Week 2 – Obtaining a patent

There are several routes you can take to obtain a patent for your invention, and each route has both advantages and disadvantages with respect to the costs involved and the time needed until the patent is granted (or rejected !). It’s important to understand there is no one-size-fits-all route, and the route you choose will depend upon several factors, including your own considerations and strategy. The animation below will give you an overview of the various possibilities for obtaining a patent. Afterwards, we’ll dive deeper into the process.