HEADSTART: Patent filing vs grant: What’s the real difference?

Filing a patent application isn’t the same as having agranted patent. In this episode, you’ll understand: The difference between submitting a request forexclusive rights and actually having enforceable patent rights. The publication process, examination rounds,search reports, and when you can actually claim: "I have a patent". The general information in these videos provides only abroad overview and is not comprehensive. It is not a substitute for legal advice specific to your own needs, nor should it be relied upon exclusively. You should consult a qualified professional (for example a European patentattorney) before taking any actions that could impact your business.

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HEADSTART: Patent filing vs grant: What’s the real difference? is an episode from Talk innovation - the EPO podcast by European Patent Office.

This episode is 00:03:32 long.

This episode was published on Sep 26, 2025.

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