Patents and petty patents (also known as utility models) are exclusive rights given to creators of inventions which solve technical problems. For companies, patents are an important part of IP portfolios and add legal protection to companies’ unique innovations and technological solutions in manufacturing or industry.

This article details rules in Laos’  Law on Intellectual Property concerning patent content, registration, protection, and enforcement. For SMEs seeking to use their technological innovations in Laos, the information herein represents an important first step in guarding against counterfeiting and IP piracy.

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