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A patent application can be the starting point for a successful company or start-up: After months and years of developing, tinkering and trying things out, your invention is finally ready to see the light of day. To make this step a success, there are a few important points to consider before, during and after the patent application. In this article, we will show you what is important!

Globalization means that more and more companies are also operating internationally. The economic union in particular is further standardizing the market in the EU and European companies have long since ceased to operate in just one country. It is more important than ever for founders, inventors and entrepreneurs to consider applying for a patent not only in Germany, but also directly in the EU.

Patenting an invention is always a complex matter in which technical and scientific aspects meet legal issues. An attorney for patent law (also: patent attorney) works in this borderline area, supporting inventors, founders and entrepreneurs in applying for a patent in a legally secure manner and protecting it from imitations.

For founders and entrepreneurs, one of the primary goals in the area of IP should always be to avoid legal disputes. Nevertheless, many receive a warning letter along with a cease-and-desist declaration during their business career. In this article, we explain what you need to consider and how to avoid cease-and-desist letters in the future.