CAPABILITIES

Patent portfolio management

Managing a patent portfolio is more than meeting deadlines and paying fees. With so many administrative tasks and potential risks involved, it’s no wonder why many companies turn to legal experts for support. Our formalities officers become an extension of your own team, safeguarding your invention so you can continue to innovate with confidence. Avoid costly oversights and protect your rights for the long run with well-managed patents.

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Behind every successful innovation is a professionally managed patent portfolio: stay focused on innovation while we safeguard your IP.


Your innovation, protected for the long run

One overlooked patent deadline could unravel years of hard work. Staying on top of deadlines, renewals and strategic assessments ensures your patent retains its value for years to come.

No deadlines missed

Leave the management of your intellectual property in the hands of experts. Our portfolio management takes care of administrative patent burdens that keep your innovation shielded for the future. While your team stays focused on developing innovations, we keep track of deadlines, renewal payments and all the details that secure your IP in the long run.

Preventing lapsed patents

If patents aren’t renewed on time, they lapse, allowing anyone to use, produce or sell the invention. Our proactive management provides a safety net to ensure you never lose your rights due to an overlooked deadline or procedure. A well-organised portfolio allows for seamless tracking of each patent so you can preserve the total value of your IP.

Expert legal support

We make navigating the complex legal landscape seamless and stress-free. Legal support prevents costly lapses and protects your intellectual property from imitators. Strategic counsel on compliance, patent enforcement and risk mitigation ensures your portfolio remains aligned with business goals and resilient to legal challenges.

Strategic growth, protected

Your patent portfolio is a living, breathing ecosystem that requires regular audits to assess the strength of your assets. This process includes reviewing the performance of individual patents, evaluating new market trends and adjusting your strategy to align with business objectives.
 

Defending your ideas, protecting your future

Design protection

Design protection

Enforcing your rights

Enforcing your rights

Infringement accusation

Infringement accusation

Patent monitoring and alerting

Patent monitoring and alerting

Patent search

Patent search

Applying for a patent

Applying for a patent

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35+ patent attorneys to guide your innovation journey

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SUCCESS STORY

EP&C and Lightyear: connected through unlimited possibilities

EP&C supported this young company in protecting their techniques as effectively as possible and mapping out the intellectual property rights of others. In this way, we contribute to a more sustainable future with our expertise.

Your succes, our mission

Taking the next step in your innovation journey could be your most critical decision yet -  whether you’re a lone inventor or from a large enterprise. We take our work seriously: every detail, decision and outcome.

A close connection to the inventor
Strategic, trusted and sound advice
Precision through team collaboration
Taking pride in our customers’ innovations
Commitment to excellence in everything we do
Dedication to integrity and secrecy

Working with over 1,000 clients

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Navigating the path to patent success

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1 December 2022
With a success rate of 90% in influencing patent outcomes, a Third Party Observation offers an advantage for companies looking to protect their intellectual property in light of competitors.
8 September 2020
Sales for the popular road bike accessory saw 400% growth in one month thanks to strong patent protection. However, success didn’t come without challenges. Discover how they managed to stay competitive in the face of imitation.
19 July 2023
As your innovation evolves, so does the need for protection. Filing patents on improvements is crucial to safeguard your advancements but also to enhance your competitive edge and attract investors.

The cost of patent portfolio management depends on the level of support needed and the size of your patent and design rights portfolio. In an initial meeting with a patent attorney, we draw up a non-commital quotation by discussing which services are the best fit for your business.