

Unitary Patent: A new gateway to patent protection in Europe
The European patent with unitary effect (Unitary Patent) will provide applicants with a new route to patent protection in Europe when it comes into effect on June 1, 2023.
To support patent applicants and their legal advisors, Questel and its IP law firm partners offer a range of dedicated Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC) opt-out services.
End-to-end support for your Unitary Patent applications
Centralize your Unitary Patent needs with us, or choose a single or package of services
Unitary Patent
landscape analysis
End-to-end
support
support
Renewals
Patent ownership
data checks
Filing Opt-out
Translations
Competitive
intelligence
Novagraaf legal
& consulting services
Administrative support for filing European patents with unitary effect
Patent ownership data checks
Renewals
Filing European patents with unitary effect
Competitive intelligence
Opt-out services
Novagraaf legal & consulting services
Translations
Unitary Patent landscape analysis
Dedicated Unitary Patent lifecycle services
Our Unitary Patent services are designed to support you at every step.

Actions to take now
- Landscape analysis: Identify patents to opt-out of the jurisdiction of the UPC with a patent portfolio analysis.
- Data checks: Check the accuracy of ownership records at the EPO and national PTOs against the data you hold to prepare opt-out declarations.
- Determine opt-out strategy: Update your European patent filing strategy with advice from Novagraaf on opting-out and recommended filing routes for your patent portfolio.

The sunrise period
- Benefit from our streamlined UPC opt-out service designed for all portfolio sizes, including bulk opt-outs.
- Monitor the opt-out strategies of your competitors.

Ongoing support
- Get lifecycle administrative support for all your Unitary Patent and European patent filings once the UP/UPC goes live, including requesting European patents with unitary effect, translations, and renewals.
Questel does not provide legal services. For patent legal & consulting services, we recommend the services of European IP specialist Novagraaf, part of the Questel group. This service will be provided under a separate agreement between you and Novagraaf.
Streamlined solutions for all your Unitary Patent needs
Using the Questel Services Portal, you can instruct your Unitary Patents in only a few clicks!


- Obtain cost estimates
- Place an instruction
- Monitor case status
- Receive confirmation of filing with a copy of the translation
Discover our related content
No posts found!
The world’s top filers, law firms, and organizations
rely on us for their patent needs.
-
Focused on customer service
We make onboarding quick and simple by assigning a dedicated project coordinator.
-
Flexible in our approach
You can choose your level of integration, including retaining your own European patent agents if preferred.
-
Guaranteed quality and savings
Our team of industry veterans applies experience, expertise, and technology to analyze your current costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
-
State-of-the-art systems with personalized support
We provide our wide range of IP support via a single contact point, with instructions and invoices managed through our secure IP portal for maximum control and transparency
Get in touch with our Unitary Patent specialists
Find out more about our Unitary Patent services, get answers to your questions, and discover why Questel is the right choice.