Patenting process

Introduction

Drafting the application

Application filed

Step

1

of

3

What this guide does

This guide explains what happens when a patent application is filed for your invention: from drafting the application through filing to the next milestones in the patent procedure (priority year, PCT, national phase). Here you will learn which steps are ahead and how you can contribute.

Limitations

This guide explains the process for orientation.

It is not legal advice. For legal questions, always involve your university's technology transfer office, BAYPAT, or a specialist.

Ready for the next step?

Click here to start step 2 “Drafting the application”.

Patenting process

Introduction

Drafting the application

Application filed

Step

1

of

3

What this guide does

This guide explains what happens when a patent application is filed for your invention: from drafting the application through filing to the next milestones in the patent procedure (priority year, PCT, national phase). Here you will learn which steps are ahead and how you can contribute.

Limitations

This guide explains the process for orientation.

It is not legal advice. For legal questions, always involve your university's technology transfer office, BAYPAT, or a specialist.

Ready for the next step?

Click here to start step 2 “Drafting the application”.

Patenting process

Introduction

Drafting the application

Application filed

Step

1

of

3

What this guide does

This guide explains what happens when a patent application is filed for your invention: from drafting the application through filing to the next milestones in the patent procedure (priority year, PCT, national phase). Here you will learn which steps are ahead and how you can contribute.

Limitations

This guide explains the process for orientation.

It is not legal advice. For legal questions, always involve your university's technology transfer office, BAYPAT, or a specialist.

Ready for the next step?

Click here to start step 2 “Drafting the application”.