Summary
U.S. companies that base their business models on cutting edge, innovative technologies often secure patent protection in the U.S. When those companies start looking to export their technology, or license their patents abroad, they need to secure additional patent protection in the markets they target because U.S. patents cannot be enforced outside of the U.S.’s territories. This report highlights some of the key differences between patent law in the U.S. and the EU’s Member States, and examines the options open to U.S. companies looking to secure patent protection in the EU.