Patents can be one of the most lucrative pieces of intellectual property a company can own, particularly for any business in the technology sector. However, they are also one of the most costly and expensive forms of intellectual property available. For complicated patents, the application process can run upwards of $10,000, filing fees can be upwards of $3,000 per country, and regular maintenance fees will
cost hundreds of dollars a year over the life of the patent.
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Where in the World Should You Register Your Patent?
Posted by: Robert Kalanda July 21, 2012 05:00 AMPatents can be one of the most lucrative pieces of intellectual property a company can own, particularly for any business in the technology sector. However, they are also one of the most costly and expensive forms of intellectual property available. For complicated patents, the application process can run upwards of $10,000, filing fees can be upwards of $3,000 per country, and regular maintenance fees will
cost hundreds of dollars a year over the life of the patent.