patenteerima
Patenteerima is the Estonian verb meaning to obtain a patent for an invention, or to seek legal protection for a novel technical solution. The term is used to describe the act of applying for and acquiring exclusive rights granted by a patent.
Patentability criteria include novelty, inventive step (non-obviousness), and industrial applicability. The invention must be sufficiently disclosed
The process typically involves several stages. First, an inventor assesses the idea and conducts a patent search
In Estonia, patenteerimine typically proceeds through national and European routes, while international applicants can use WIPO