29/03/2022
Intellectual property (IP) protection is a vitally important consideration for any business. The patent process is one way to protect an invention or new idea. Obtaining a patent can provide a monopoly on the use of an invention for a period of 20 years from the date of application. It is, however, important to understand that not all inventions are patentable, and there are specific guidelines that must be met in order for an invention to be granted a patent.