Industrial Property – Patents
I advise clients on protecting inventions and technological innovations through industrial property strategies tailored to their needs and objectives. Combining technical expertise with extensive experience in industrial property, I help identify, protect, and maximize the value of technological solutions.
Patents
What can be protected by patents?
I combine expertise in industrial property and a technical background to protect innovations across various sectors:
New chemical
entities
Protect innovative compounds and molecules, including their development and synthesis.
Pharmaceutical formulations
Protect the innovative pharmaceutical formulations, including solutions, suspensions, tablets, powders, capsules, and more.
Devices and
systems
Protect innovations incorporated into devices and systems, including their structure, components, and operation.
Processes
Protect methods to obtain active ingredients, industrial processes, processes in different industries, and methods in general.
Patents
The patentability process
I combine industrial property experience with technical training to protect innovations across a wide range of sectors.
01
Prior art analysis
Detailed searches across global databases to assess the novelty of the invention.
02
Patent drafting
Preparation of the patent specification and claims to clearly define the scope of protection for your invention.
03
Support before the patent office
I provide support throughout the examination of your patent application before the Patent Office.
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Management and monitoring
Monitoring and management of maintenance fees to help prevent the patent from lapsing.
The value of a patent
A patent protects an invention and gives its owner legal rights to prevent third parties from manufacturing, using, marketing, or importing the protected technology without authorization. Beyond protecting innovation, a patent can become a valuable asset for attracting investment, establishing commercial partnerships, and strengthening a company’s competitive position.
Experience in support of innovation
For more than 18 years, I have helped inventors, entrepreneurs, and companies protect their technological innovations.
This experience allows me to understand both the technical aspects of an innovation and the requirements for developing a strong a
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about patents
Patents are a fundamental tool for protecting inventions and encouraging innovation. However, questions often arise about patentability requirements, timelines, costs, and the scope of protection.
This section provides clear information and answers to frequently asked questions to help you better understand the patentability process.
What requirements must an invention meet to be patentable?
To obtain patents protection, an invention must meet the requirements of novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.
To determine whether your invention may be patentable, contact us for an assessment.
How long does it take to obtain a patent in Colombia?
The patent or utility model process generally takes between 18 and 36 months, depending on the technical complexity of the application and any third-party oppositions or other proceedings.
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Can I patent software or a mobile application?
In Colombia, software is primarily protected under copyright. However, software-related inventions that are linked to technical means and produce a technical effect may, depending on the circumstances, be eligible for patent protection under the figure of Computer Implemented Inventions.
What happens if I disclose my invention before filing a patent application?
In general, disclosing an invention before filing a patent application may affect novelty, which is a fundamental requirement for patent protection. For this reason, it is advisable to keep the invention confidential until the appropriate application has been filed.
Although some countries provide exceptions or grace periods for certain disclosures, the rules vary by jurisdiction. Before publishing an article, presenting at a conference, offering a product on the market, or sharing technical details with third parties, it is advisable to assess the available options to protect your invention.
Can an improvement to an existing machine be protected?
Yes. Many functional improvements or technical modifications can be protected through a utility model, a form of industrial property designed to protect innovations that provide practical advantages to existing products or tools.
