The requirements for the use of IP management software do not vary from region to region in many areas. Everyone who uses such software has certain needs in terms of intuitive operation, reactivity, targeted direct processing and fast results. Nevertheless, there are major differences depending on the country or even, as discussed in this article, the continent. Today we will look specifically at the differences between the USA and Europe.

We have tried to highlight the differences and explain what we have achieved in Continux. Let's get started.

Legal aspects

USA: Software for managing intellectual property is often based on the US patent system, with a focus on patents, utility models and trademarks. There is a more centralized approach with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Europe: The software must take into account a large number of national laws and the European Patent Convention (EPC) as well as the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is also crucial.

User interface and language support

USA: Generally designed for English-speaking users, with a simple interface tailored to a more homogeneous user group.

Europe: Continux is multilingual and takes into account the different languages and cultural nuances of different countries. Nevertheless, Continux is equipped with a simple user interface that focuses on user-friendliness.

TO BE CONTINUED :)