——— INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Patent Lawyers
Expert advice on the legal protection of inventions, utility models, and industrial designs.
The patent system protects novel technical solutions and their exclusive exploitation.
What is an invention patent?
It is an exclusive right granted by the State over an invention that provides a new technical solution to a problem. It protects products, processes, or improvements that meet the requirements of novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.
What does a patent lawyer do?
They advise you on drafting specifications, claims, and drawings, conduct prior art searches, file applications with INAPI, and defend your rights in case of observations, oppositions, or infringements.
An unregistered invention is a lost opportunity. Protect your development with expert industrial property lawyers.
Contact UsCommon services performed by a
patent lawyer
1
Patent Application
We advise from technical drafting to formal submission to INAPI, maximizing your chances of grant.
2
Prior Art Search
We review the national and international state of the art to assess the novelty and viability of your invention.
3
Defense Against Observations
We respond to INAPI requirements, resolve objections, and represent you in oppositions by third parties.
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Monitoring and Licensing
We monitor new applications, manage use licenses, and judicial actions in case of infringement.
Frequently Asked Questions about
invention patents
What requirements must an invention meet to be patentable?
It must be new, involve an inventive step, and have industrial applicability. Novelty is assessed against everything known worldwide before the filing date.
What is a utility model?
It is a protection similar to a patent but for minor innovations such as functional improvements to existing products. It requires a lower inventive step, and its processing is usually faster.
How long is a patent valid?
An invention patent lasts for 20 years from the filing date, while utility models have a validity of 10 years, and industrial designs 10 years, renewable once.
What does an industrial design protect?
It protects the external appearance of a product, such as its shape, lines, colors, or texture. It is ideal for industrial or artisanal objects with aesthetic value.