Having a Patent Ireland is one of the most effective ways to protect your invention. If you have an idea for a new technology, or if you’ve already built and tested it, you need to know more about filing patents in Ireland. We can help you navigate the process of getting a patent in Ireland, from understanding what it is to how long it takes and everything in between.
Who can apply for patents in Ireland?

Anyone can apply for a patent in Ireland. You don’t have to be a citizen of Ireland or even resident there, and you don’t need your company to be registered in the country either–you could just as easily apply on behalf of yourself as an individual and then assign the patent rights over to your company later on if you want.
What is a patent?

A patent is a legal right to stop others from using your invention. It is a form of intellectual property, which means that it can be granted for a number of years and provides its owner with certain exclusive rights over the invention.

Patents are not absolute rights; they can be revoked if they are not used during their lifetime or if an inventor makes false or misleading statements when applying for one (this doesn’t happen often).