Risk management and planning in international patent applications
Deng, Yining (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025112429510
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025112429510
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The study explores the management of risks in the international patent application process, focusing on the national system and the Patent Cooperation Treaty approach. The study uses methods such as literature review, questionnaires, and interviews with professionals, to identify problems and practical management methods based on patent law. A risk assessment matrix is constructed to measure the likelihood of each risk occurring and its potential severity.
The results show that different stages of the patent application process have different types of risks. In the pre-application stage, most risks stem from poor coordination, incomplete searches, and time management issues. During the examination stage, risks are mainly legal and communication issues, such as translation mistakes or different examination standards between countries. In the post grant stage, financial and strategic risks, like high maintenance costs and difficulties in enforcement, become more serious.
Based on these findings, risk management of the international patent application, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring is proposed. The study highlights the need for better communication, planning, and cooperation between patent applicants and agencies. Although limited by sample size and qualitative data, the research provides useful guidance for improving international patent strategies and reducing uncertainty in global intellectual property management.
The results show that different stages of the patent application process have different types of risks. In the pre-application stage, most risks stem from poor coordination, incomplete searches, and time management issues. During the examination stage, risks are mainly legal and communication issues, such as translation mistakes or different examination standards between countries. In the post grant stage, financial and strategic risks, like high maintenance costs and difficulties in enforcement, become more serious.
Based on these findings, risk management of the international patent application, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring is proposed. The study highlights the need for better communication, planning, and cooperation between patent applicants and agencies. Although limited by sample size and qualitative data, the research provides useful guidance for improving international patent strategies and reducing uncertainty in global intellectual property management.