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Patenting photonics research

Nature Photonics volume 1, pages 357–359 (2007)Cite this article

Issues concerning intellectual property often rank low on the list of priorities of scientists focused on primary photonics research. However, ignorance of such matters can lead to missed opportunities, litigation or severely hinder the success of a start-up company.

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Figure 1: Patent applications filed between 1995 and 2005.

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Fearnside, A. Patenting photonics research. Nature Photon 1, 357–359 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2007.99

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