A maximum of 5 years can be restored to the patent. In all cases, the total patent life for the product with the patent extension cannot exceed 14 years from the productâs approval date, or in other words, 14 years of potential marketing time. If the patent life of the product after approval has 14 or more years, the product would not be eligible for patent extension.
It overcomes. disbelief that there are, by example, other ways of achieving and creating. overall enhancement of an organization (Fuller, 1997). Types of benchmarking. There are four different types of benchmarking which consist of: internal. benchmarking, competitive benchmarking, functional or industry.
The results of the study not only reveal a clearer understanding of Helsinkiâs benchmarked performance and competitive edge considering the regional policy context along with strategic directions in strengthening its international standing and competitiveness but also provide useful insights for other urban regions that aspire to such development.