International Patent System

The International Patent System is a framework that allows inventors to protect their inventions across multiple countries. When an inventor creates something new, they can file a patent to secure exclusive rights to their idea. The system, primarily administered through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), provides treaties and agreements, like the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which streamline the process of applying for patents in different nations. This helps inventors safeguard their innovations internationally, encouraging creativity and investment while preventing others from making, using, or selling their inventions without permission.