Jacek Rogala (X) Apr 19, 2019:

a extension here is about patents (and other IP rights) that have effect in other countries and/or organisations granting IP rights;
this needs so called - validation, then can be extended, thus the context refers to the territorial rights

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Apr 10, 2019:

Can I broaden my patent?
It’s complicated.
Once a patent application matures into a patent, the scope of patent protection, as defined by the patent claims, is fixed. Patent owners generally want to broaden protection if the existing patent does not include claims that stop inventors from competing against the patent owner. The scope of the claims cannot be broadened except for a few, post-grant procedures such as a “broadening re-issue application”. However, the broadening amendments that can be made to the claims in the broadening re-issue application are limited and may be insufficient to secure a claim broad enough to encompass the competitor’s product.

https://ocpatentlawyer.com/lesson/broadening-patent-protecti...

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D. Apr 10, 2019:

I do not see rozszerzenie in the meaning of "expanding the scope of the patent" in the provided text. In most cases, one speaks of extending the term of patent protection:
B. Extending the patent:-

Get a term adjustment:-
If the patent filing procedure took a longer time than usual, then you are eligible to file for extending the term of your patent. It cannot be greater than 5 years.

Increase your patent term:-
If you were granted a patent for a period less than the time the legislation allows, then you are eligible for an extension of your patent term.

File an extension with the patent office:-
You then need to file for an extension with the patent office. Be sure to check the fee and the procedure required.
https://www.legalraasta.com/blog/procedure-extend-patent-pro...

Jacek Rogala (X) Apr 9, 2019:

rozszerzenie vs przedłużenie co do zasady - patent żyje najczęściej - w zależności od ustawodawstwa - 20 lat, z możliwością przedłuźenia do 5. lat - zgodnie z info z kontekstu Małgorzaty.
Obawiam się, że chodzi tu o rozszerzenie ze względu na zakres ochrony w przyszłości, ale w trakcie - maksymalnie tych 25 lat (termin biegnie od daty zgłoszenia), a nie o okres ochrony.