Yes, you can file your own patent application, but it is often advisable to seek the expertise of an industrial property specialist who can assist you in preparing the filing and represent you, on the basis of a power of attorney, for the completion of formalities with the Industrial Property Division. Assessing patentability criteria, drafting a patent and defining a protection and exploitation strategy all require a certain level of legal, technical and practical expertise. A poorly prepared application could therefore have a detrimental impact on the scope and strength of patent protection for your invention, and in the event of irregularity, could delay the progress of the procedure or even be rejected. In the case of an international extension, the quality of the first filing in the Principality of Monaco is decisive for the granting of protection by foreign Offices.