international or uk patent application?
Discussion
I am about to go through the lengthy process of applying for a patent, I’ve had much advise but 2 conflicting thus far.
Obviously funds are not unlimited, but is one best filing a UK application ( about £2500 )and sounding out licensing opportunities before going down the full international route, or does having the full international application ( £6500 )make life easier when again sounding licensing?
Once I have the UK application my product will have been published, and therefore not legally copied any way, as I understand it. Obviously, we intend to get complete world protection, but only if there is interest first.
Any thoughts welcome.
Obviously funds are not unlimited, but is one best filing a UK application ( about £2500 )and sounding out licensing opportunities before going down the full international route, or does having the full international application ( £6500 )make life easier when again sounding licensing?
Once I have the UK application my product will have been published, and therefore not legally copied any way, as I understand it. Obviously, we intend to get complete world protection, but only if there is interest first.
Any thoughts welcome.
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