Patenting Outside the U.S.: Guidelines for an Effective Strategy

For companies eying international markets, a major concern must be the complexity and cost of securing effective patent protection outside of the U.S. A savvy intellectual property strategy, informed by the pros and cons of patenting overseas, is essential to deciding when, where, and why to seek ex-U.S. coverage.

On April 9th, Foley Senior Counsel Brian McCaslin will discuss how small business can address the uncertainties of building an international patent portfolio at an MIT Enterprise Forum's Get SMART Program. The presentation will illuminate general principles of patenting abroad and specific considerations relating to key countries in Asia and Europe.