Technology patenting in Russia

It is possible to patent a production technology only in the form of an invention, since it is a way of performing actions on material objects. The author or customer of the unique technology, or under certain circumstances, the inventor's employer, can obtain a patent.

How to patent technology

The development of new technological solutions takes a long time and is accompanied by significant costs for its introduction into production. Therefore, untimely establishment of a protection regime can lead to a situation when a competitor can use the technology with impunity. A patent can be issued in the following way:

• through patent attorneys to conduct a preliminary information search to make sure that the technology is unique and there are no applications for similar subject matter from other applicants;
• an application is made to the Patent Office, in which the claims of the invention (unique method or production method) as well as its description must be indicated;
• when considering an application, the signs of patentability will be checked - for an invention, these are not only the uniqueness of the technology, but also the presence of an inventive step and industrial applicability;
• as a result of the examinations, information about the technology and the right holder will be registered in the registry, and the applicant will be granted a patent.

Patenting in the Russian Federation goes through the FIPS (Federal Institute of Industrial Property). Protection from unlawful actions of competitors can be taken advantage of already when registering the application. This is due to the emergence of conventional priority, which is given to the application with an earlier registration period.

When filing an application on your own, there are many formalities and nuances to be observed, primarily in the description of the claims and in the formation of a set of documents. Any mistake or inaccuracy can lead to the suspension or denial of registration of exclusive rights.

To avoid such risks, use the help of professional specialists - patent attorneys. Prof-Patent will ensure that all documents are executed in strict compliance with Russian legislation and international acts.

What a patent for technology gives

The term of an invention patent is 20 years, subject to regular maintenance. During the period of validity of the patent, the exclusive rights to the technology are protected by law, and the right holder can dispose of them or use them in his own production. Going through the patenting procedure makes it possible to:

• to implement the innovative technology in their own production, use it to produce products or for other lawful purposes;
• transfer rights to another commercial entity - such a contract of alienation is subject to registration with the FIPS;
• transfer rights to other persons under license terms - such a contract may include restrictions on the terms and territory of use, and the right holder may provide for the possibility of independent use of the technology;
• to use any variants of protection from unauthorized actions of other persons - for unauthorized use or violation of conditions of rights transfer guilty persons are brought to responsibility.

The patent holder can recover damages caused by the illegal use of someone else's technology, or a fixed amount of fine, through the court.

Our Technology Patenting Services in Russia and Abroad

With the help of patent attorneys, the procedure for registration of rights to production technology will be held in compliance with all legal rules and regulations. In the field of patenting inventions, Prof-Patent provides the following services:

• consulting assistance - explanation of the conditions for patenting and confirmation of patentability features, selection of the best option for filing an application (including for obtaining international protection);
• conducting a preliminary search, specifying the claims and description of the object (if necessary);
• preparation of a set of documents for filing an application with FIPS;
• support of the application review procedure and assistance in preparing a response to possible requests from Rospatent specialists;
• providing services to the patentee in disposing of rights to the technology, as well as in protecting against infringement by others.

The company of patent attorneys Prof-Patent will undertake all the formalities in the interests of the right holder. To find out the working conditions of our specialists, contact us for a consultation by phone or via the online form on our website.