SONN & PARTNER Patent Attorneys - Intellectual Property Questions & Answers

Of course there are many questions and even more answers in the field of intellectual property. On this page we would like to present those questions and answers which are most frequently asked in our daily practice. If you like to have your other burning questions about IP answered or if you want more detailed information to the present questions, please feel free to contact us.

»	How long does it take to obtain a patent?

»	Is it possible to gain provisional protection for a European Patent Application in Austria?

»	Does a grace period exist in Austria?

»	Is it possible to reinstate a patent in Austria?

»	Does a confidentiality agreement prevent disclosure?

»	Is it possible to gain patent protection for computer programs in Austria?

»	Is there a possibility of preliminary injunction in Austria?

»	How far is patent marking on products and in advertisements advantageous and allowed?

»	Do prior use rights exist in Austria?

»	What does "SPC" mean?

»	Is it possible to gain protection for a plant variety in Austria?

»	Where can I search for patent documents for free in the Internet?

»	What is exhaustion?

»	What is equivalence?

»	Which information is required to register/transfer a Domain Name in Austria?

»	Is it possible to gain trademark protection for sounds?

»	What are the differences between Utility Models and Patents?

»	If a product with a specific design has already been shown, would it still be possible to obtain design protection?


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