Patent Renewal Services
Patent renewal services that deliver peace of mind
Companies spend considerable amounts of time and money on the research and development of new products and services. The resulting innovations help them to build and maintain their market share, while the patent portfolios that they develop to protect that innovation represent a core and valuable corporate asset. To help safeguard that value, companies need the support of a trusted legal adviser who can provide a secure and cost-effective patent renewal service in all their markets of operation.
You can rely on us for safe and cost-effective patent renewals
Novagraaf’s long heritage in the IP portfolio management sector, as well as our global reach, enables us to provide competitive pricing whatever the size or reach of your patent portfolio. We apply a fixed fee structure for all our IP renewal services, based on the number of cases we manage for you and the level of service you choose. This fixed fee also includes all portfolio management and data updating tasks associated with the renewals process. Our transparent billing policies help you to predict and budget for your future renewals.
Developed for customers that require case-by-case tracking for each upcoming due date, this reminder service will alert you of upcoming deadlines three months before a renewal payment is due. Upon receipt of your instruction, we will pay the renewal payment on your behalf within three months; where an instruction is not received, we will send you a second reminder one month before the due date and, if we have still not heard, we will remind you again (by phone or email) a few days before the due date expires.
Typically, companies with larger patent portfolios do not require case-by-case reminders but may still wish to review upcoming patent due dates before confirming a renewal payment. For this reason, we also offer a reminder service that alerts companies to forthcoming due dates on a quarterly or yearly basis. Each reminder will also provide a detailed maintenance cost estimate, based on the number of patent renewals due.
Many companies with large and/or business-critical portfolios opt for our automatic renewal service. This service will automatically renew your patent rights on your behalf, rather than requiring you to review and send instructions, thereby ensuring that patents are safely maintained. Upon request, we can provide regular statements of upcoming payments to enable you to notify us in advance if you wish to abandon a right or not pay for the renewal.
If you wish to instruct us to manage patent renewals on your behalf, you simply need to provide us with data on your patent portfolio (including country, filing number, filing date and, if applicable, grant number and grant date). Depending on the country concerned, we may also require additional details. Upon receipt of this information, we will carry out an integrity check to validate the patent data. This ensures an accurate and reliable integration into our patent renewal management software and may also alert you to inaccuracies in the records that should be corrected.
Sign up to benefit from secure processes, competitive pricing and transparent billing.
Set preferences: choose between monthly, quarterly or annual reminders, or automatic payment for core assets.
Transfer your portfolio and receive a complimentary integrity review to validate data as part of the portfolio transfer.
Instruct our dedicated renewals department through our online portal, by post or email, for prompt action whether you are confirming a renewal or have chosen to abandon a right.
Manage costs thanks to the transparent reporting on our online portal, showing past costs and upcoming payments, enabling you to review, consult and budget your portfolio.
Relax as we renew rights on your behalf, making payments to patent offices worldwide or via our network of trusted agents.
Receive confirmation that the renewals are complete: we will provide official receipts and/or proofs of payment
Choose the highest quality patent renewal service from our team of experienced professionals
We combine the efficiency and administrative benefits of an IP service provider with the oversight and legal advice of an experienced patent attorney firm. Contact us for more information or to request a quote.
