International Patent Protection

International Patent Protection Attorneys

When an inventor obtains a patent, that patent is only valid in the country where it was requested. International patent protection requires that an inventor apply for protection in each individual country where protection is desired. Applying for patents in several countries can be a complex and costly process. Each country's patent laws and procedures are distinct.

Discuss how best to protect your intellectual property abroad with an experienced intellectual property (IP) attorney. Contact The McGougan Law Firm in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

A patent for an invention is the grant of a property right to the inventor, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The right conferred by the patent grant is, in the language of the statute (35 U.S.C. §101) and of the grant itself, “the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” the invention in the United States or “importing” the invention into the United States.

Intellectual property lawyer P. Jeff Martin advises, assists, and represents clients from throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, across the U.S., and worldwide in patent application, defense, and international patent protection matters.

Responsive and Communicative North Carolina Lawyers

The lawyers of the McGougan Law Firm will "bend over backward to help a client." Attorneys of the firm work to communicate clearly, in laymen's terms, what clients need to know in order to make well-informed decisions and maximize the likelihood of desirable legal outcomes.

Inventors, investors, and business owners rely on the knowledge and experience of lawyers of The McGougan Law Firm in matters such as international patent protection. We can assist clients in the following industries: chemical, pharmaceutical, medical devices, biotechnology, communications, electronics, mechanical, design, consumer products, Internet, and software.

Attorneys of the Tabor City, North Carolina, law firm are people-oriented as well as knowledgeable in a broad range of legal practice areas. They maintain an awareness of the human aspect in any legal matter, as well as business implications.

Contact The McGougan Law Firm to schedule a free initial consultation on international patent protection and other topics pertaining to intellectual property.