Filing a Patent Application: Your Expert Guides in Milan

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Brevetti Digiovanni Schmiedt offers comprehensive assistance in filing a patent application while maximizing the value and protection of your projects. At our Milan office, our experienced and highly skilled consultants will provide you with the best solutions for patenting your idea through the services outlined below.
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The importance of originality

Before filing a patent application, it is necessary to evaluate the originality of the proposed technical solution, which must not already be included in the state of the art at the date of filing the application.

It is essential that the invention possesses the requirement of inventive step, that is, the inventor must have made an intellectual effort that goes beyond the banal juxtaposition of known notions.

Patent before marketing

Another fundamental aspect is filing a patent application before commercializing the invention or proposing it to companies in the sector. This must be done for three reasons:
  • First, the presentation of the invention without patent protection could result in a disclosure that would make subsequent patenting impossible due to the lack of novelty requirement.
  • Second, patent protection would prevent a company interested in the invention from producing and marketing it without the patent holder's permission in countries where patent protection is enjoyed.
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    • Finally, if the invention presented to a company is already the subject of a patent application, patent protection certainly confers greater bargaining power if the company is interested in the invention

Don't rely on "do-it-yourself" storage

The Digiovanni Schmiedt Patent Office leaves no stone unturned: this is why we advise against filing a do-it-yourself patent application. If not properly written, you risk disclosing your invention without any patent protection.


Filing a DIY Patent: Why It Can Become a Risk

Many inventors consider filing a patent independently to reduce initial costs. However, patent protection depends not only on the filing of the application, but above all on the technical and strategic quality with which it is drafted.

An incomplete description, incorrectly worded claims, or a poorly structured protection strategy can significantly limit the value of the protection obtained.

A "do-it-yourself" storage facility can carry real risks:


  • disclosure of the invention without effective protection
  • too weak claims
  • protection easily circumvented by competitors
  • procedural errors
  • failure to extend internationally when necessary
  • loss of future economic opportunities


Drafting a patent application requires technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and strategic acumen.

For this reason, Brevetti Digiovanni Schmiedt supports companies, startups, and inventors in building structured industrial protection, aimed not only at filing, but also at truly protecting the value of innovation.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is it worth filing a patent yourself?

    It depends on the complexity of the invention. In many cases, expert advice can reduce errors that could jeopardize protection.

  • How much does it cost to correct errors in a poorly filed patent?

    Intervening later can be more complex and expensive than a correct initial setup.

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