The Trend of Laser Processing Patents

The workshop analyzes the latest trends in laser processing patents, combining these with the real needs of enterprises, to explore patent filing strategies, core technology innovation directions, and risk prevention points. It helps enterprises enhance their market competitiveness through the formulation of patent strategies.

Why is it so important to lay down patents for laser processing?

In recent years, the application of laser machining has expanded from industrial cutting to precision medical devices. Many companies are busy with R & D, but neglect to lay out patent strategies.If you discover that someone else has already applied for a patent on the technology, it's too late to try to fix the problem.Patent layout not only protects core technology, but also allows one to gain the upper hand in the market, and can even bring in extra revenue through patent licensing.

These are the three main trends in laser technology patent applications.

High power and ultra-precision technology are the mainstream.

At present, the fastest growing areas of laser processing patent applications are high-power equipment (such as 10,000-watt cutting machines) and ultra-precision microprocessing (such as chip manufacturing).If companies can break through in these two directions, they can not only avoid the low-end price war, but also occupy the high ground of the industry's technology.

Cross-discipline patents are beginning to emerge.

Laser technology has begun to be deeply integrated with artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.For example, a smart laser welding system that can adjust parameters in real time is more likely to pass the review process, and has greater market value.

Green patents are given special consideration.

Countries are increasingly strict about industrial energy consumption, and the number of patent applications for low-energy laser equipment and waste treatment technology has risen sharply.Not only do such patents qualify for subsidies, they also improve a company's image.

Practical Business: How to Avoid Detours in Patent Layout

First, do a "patent checkup.

Before applying for a patent, you should first check the patent layout of your competitors with professional tools.For instance, a laser cutting company found that its competitors were all applying for patents on welding, so it quickly switched to the cleaning field, and ended up filling a market void.

A series of small steps is more reliable than trying to come up with a big breakthrough.

He suggested that the company should break up its major invention into a series of smaller patents and apply for them over a period of time.One company broke the structure of a new laser head into seven utility model patents, thereby reducing the risk of infringement and extending the protection period.

The timing of overseas expansion is critical.

If a product is to be exported to Europe or the United States, research into the patent policy in those countries must be carried out in advance.For example, the EU has recently simplified the approval process for laser medical equipment, so that if you enter the market at this time, you'll save quite a lot of time and money.

Don't step in these holes.

He has seen too many companies write too much detail into their applications, and as a result have their patents circumvented by their rivals. He has also seen companies that only apply for patents in Taiwan, and as a result lose out on overseas markets.I suggest that you find a patent agent who understands the field, and have them periodically check your patents. In particular, you should make sure to file supplementary applications after upgrading your technology.

Ultimately, patenting laser technology isn ’ t about filling out forms, it ’ s about using technology to take a strategic position and using patents to speak.If you can see the trends a step ahead of time, you can save a few million in tuition.