Patently not obvious
Wendy Atkins · Biometric Technology Today · 2001
Patenting a technology is an increasingly important issue for biometrics companies around the world. On the surface, the reason for obtaining a patent seems obvious: to register a unique invention and in doing so, to stop others from copying a design which may have taken years of dedicated work and investment to complete. In actual fact, patenting is a complex issue, which requires time, money and a clear idea of what the patent may achieve.