Category: Freedom-To-Operate

Blocking Patents & Freedom to Operate: What Innovators Should Know

Feature image titled “Blocking Patents & Freedom to Operate (FTO): What Innovators Should Know”. On the left, patent documents, a microneedle patch and a magnifying glass over a numbered claims list. On the right, a “Blocking Patent” wall with a barrier and no-entry sign, and a signpost pointing to License, Design Around, Challenge and Wait for Expiry.
A blocking patent isn’t the end of the road. Licensing, designing around, challenging the patent or waiting for expiry can each keep a launch moving.

Introduction Owning a patent does not mean you are free to sell the product it covers. A patent gives you the right to stop others from making, using or selling your invention. It does not by itself give you t...

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