International
Jan. 26, 2000
Simplified Process
By Richard C. Kim With the globalization of commerce, more U.S. companies are now looking beyond their domestic borders and seeking international patent protection for their proprietary technologies. The process of obtaining foreign patent rights, however, can be a lengthy and costly endeavor, strewn with uncertainty and financial risk. An applicant may spend between $10,000 to $30,000, or more, in each country in which patent protection is desired, with no guarantee that a patent will ever
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