Patent validity challenges are a powerful legal mechanism allowing interested parties to revoke an already granted patent. Not all granted patents meet the strict requirements of the law; often, a pat
Patent DisputesPatent infringement defense is one of the most complex and strategic areas of intellectual property law. When a company or individual is accused of unauthorized use of another person's patented invent
Patent FilingPreparing and filing a patent application is a fundamental step for the legal protection of any invention. A patent grants the inventor a 20-year monopoly on the technology, allowing them to prohibit
Patent FilingRegistration of a Design (often referred to as a "Design Patent" internationally) ensures legal protection for the visual aspect of a product—its appearance, shape, ornamentation, or color combination
Patent FilingPatent Prosecution is a complex process that begins after filing a patent application and continues until the patent is granted (or refused). It involves communication, argumentation, and negotiation
Patent FilingSoftware patenting is one of the most complex and specialized areas of intellectual property law. In Georgia, as in member states of the European Patent Convention, "computer programs as such" are not
Patent StrategyInvention Assessment (Patentability Opinion) is a critical first step for any inventor or company before spending time and money on filing a patent application. This process involves a deep analysis o
Patent StrategyPatent Portfolio Management is a strategic service for companies that own multiple patents or plan to expand into international markets. A patent is not a one-time act; it is a living asset that requi
Patent StrategyMusic Industry Contracts under the Copyright Law The contract map of the music industry in Georgia is drawn by four norms: the commissioning contract for the creation of a song (Article 43); the licen
