Article 25 of the Paris Convention

Article 25 of the Paris Convention establishes the principle of "national treatment" for intellectual property rights. This means that countries that are part of the convention must treat foreign applicants the same as their own citizens regarding patent and trademark protections. In simpler terms, if a foreign inventor or business applies for a patent in a member country, they should expect the same rights and protections as local inventors. This promotes fair competition and encourages innovation by ensuring that creators are treated equally, regardless of their nationality.