Expertise: FAQ

The Unitary Patent This new patent will make it possible to obtain a patent protection in up to 26 member states by one single request to the European Patent Office (EPO). Nothing will change in the pre-grant phase and the same standards will apply during the search and examination phase. With this new patent, once …

How much does a European patent cost? Fees are charged at different times of the appication: Filing (additional fee for the 36th following pages) search designation countries protection is sought in, claims (if more than fifteen), examination, grant Annuities for the third year and each following year after the date of filing. The wipo indicates (here) …

France and direct PCT filing Members of the European Patent Organization usually allow a direct PCT filing to each country’s national patent office as an alternative to a European Patent. Indeed the European patent office, recommends an European patent if protection is sought in 4 or more countries. However France has opted out of PCT …

Are discounts available on official taxes in France? In France, a 50 % discount on main official taxes are granted : individuals ; small entities of less then 1 000 employees, of which the capital is not held by more than 25 % by an entity that does not meet these first conditions; Non profit …