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How to protect inventions

 

Before filing an application for protection of your invention, we recommend that you consult this information.

 

  • Basic concepts

    In this section, you will find information on the different ways of protecting your invention, as well as the grants and subsidies offered by public administrations.

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  • Benefits of protection

    By applying for protection of your invention, you will be able to use it exclusively and prevent third parties from using it without your authorisation..

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  • Information leaflets

    Our PDF information brochures help you to protect your invention in Spain and other countries, search for technological information in databases and learn about technology transfer.

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  • Regulations and practice

    Consult the regulations applicable to the different ways of protecting an invention, as well as the guidelines for the examination of applications.

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  • Invention rates

    When submitting the application and during the grant procedure, you will have to pay different fees that depend on the type of application submitted and may be reduced if you are a Spanish public university or an entrepreneur. You can use the instalment calculators to help you pay your fees on time.

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  • Who can help you?

    If you have any doubts, please contact the SPTO information service, which can refer you to the on-call examiner service, if necessary. If you want advice you can consult an industrial property agent.

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