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Unified patent court (UPC) opt-out management support
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 independent IP law firm partners offer a wide range of dedicated Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC) opt-out support services[1]
The Unitary Patent is around the corner
- 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.
- 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.
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 management.
Discover Our IP Services Portal
Our IP Services Portal enables to manage all your services in a single place
- Estimate, order, monitor and manage IP matters
- Work in your own time: the portal is available 24/7
- Benefit from the highest level of industry-demanded security
End-to-end support for your Unitary Patent applications
Unitary Patent landscape analysis
Should you opt-out your European rights? IP analytics can provide the data and information you need to help inform your future European patenting strategy. Find also an alternative efficient methodology for patent portfolio pruning
Administrative support for opting-out
Using our IP Services Portal, you can instruct your unitary patent opt-outs in a single place and in only a few clicks!
Translations
Over three decades of experience, as a language service provider catering to highly regulated industries have made Questel the smart choice for your organization’s patent translation services.
Renewals
For more than 40 years we have been handling worldwide annuity payments for patent agencies, law firms and corporate IP departments – efficiently and on time. We offer tailor-made renewal solutions for your specific requirements.
Patent ownership data checks
We support our clients in projects that could entail doing ad-hoc data transfer, data validation, file creation projects or working as full-time paralegals for attorneys, we deliver as per your needs and adapt to your requirements.
Competitive intelligence
What are your competitors' UP/UPC strategies? Monitor the trends and emerging practices in your industry.
Administrative support for filing European patents with unitary effect
Our team of IP admin experts, our technology and processes help you streamline your international patent filings [1]. With Questel as your partner, you free up internal resources and can focus on value-added tasks while improving quality and efficiency.
