I-DEPOT INNOVATION
A patent protects your invention on a technical product or process. Are you going to approach future financial or business partners with the idea for an invention? Then keep in mind that the invention must be really new in order to apply for a patent. And if the invention is made public before the date of the application, patent protection is no longer possible. The I-DEPOT can prove that you were the first to invent a technical product or process. This can then provide room to negotiate more freely with a potential partner. You can then include the number of your i-DEPOT in a confidentiality agreement. In the event of disclosure by the partner, you can then demonstrate that the confidentiality agreements have been violated. If your invention has now become concrete, you can protect it with a patent in a subsequent step and before it is made public.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do I need to record an idea?
Recording an idea is wise if you want to be able to prove later that you created, conceived or designed it. The i-DEPOT is a means of proof that you can use for various purposes and in relation to various intellectual property rights.
Can I use I-Depot to prohibit others from using my idea?
No, you can't. The i-DEPOT does not give you a monopoly, as trademark law, for example, does. The i-DEPOT is a means of proof (PDF with date stamp) that you can use to prove when your creation existed. This can be useful in case of a conflict, where you want to prove that your creation was there before.
Where is my I-Depot valid?
Anywhere in the world. In conflict situations, the court in the country concerned decides whether to allow it in the proceedings. In Europe, every judge accepts the I-depot as evidence as standard.
Is Marcam keeping my I-Depot a secret?
Yes, Marcam always keeps your i-DEPOT secret. You can choose whether to make an i-DEPOT public in whole or in part. Only when you make the i-DEPOT public yourself will the information you have made public be accessible to everyone.
How long is my I-Depot valid?
The application is valid for five years and can be renewed for five years each time.
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