Post by
GreenBull on Nov 17, 2020 2:40pm
Patent Question
I am not very familiar with the Patent process. I have been seeing many posts saying we need our patent first, or next milestone is patent, or patent soon, etc....So I googled it... "In Canada, it takes an average of 33.6 months from requesting examination (which may be done at filing) to get a patent. In the United States, it takes an average of 23.4 months from the filing of a patent application to get a patent". So is it safe to say we will not get a patent anytime soon? Anyone here with more experience with Patents, please give your thoughts.
Comment by
Tandem09 on Nov 17, 2020 2:56pm
I was informed the patent takes effect as of the submission date pending approval at the final approving process.
Comment by
Arbourmark on Nov 17, 2020 3:12pm
I believe once you file for a penitent you are immediately protected under "patent pending" I also believe the government might be able to fast track because on pandemic causing an national health crisis, similar how some therapeutic drugs have been fast tracked to various phases.
Comment by
Uknowit on Nov 17, 2020 9:13pm
Think about your question If a company wasn't expecting a patent anytime soon would they be in full production? Cheers
Comment by
DD34 on Nov 17, 2020 9:59pm
Once filed you are protected even during the review/granting process.