How can we help with Patents & Designs?

Full utility patent applications — drafting specifications, claims, and drawings for inventions in mechanical, electrical, software, biotech, medical device, and chemical fields. Filing in US, EPO, India, and major international jurisdictions.

US provisional patent applications — lock in your filing date with lower cost than a full utility patent. 12-month conversion window. Ideal for early-stage inventors who need patent-pending status before raising or launching.

PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) international patent applications — file once, preserve filing rights in 150+ countries for up to 30 months. Includes Receiving Office selection, ISA fees, and national-phase entry strategy.

Design patent application filing Covers both national design filings and the Hague international design system.

Utility model (also called "petty patent" or "innovation patent") registrations in jurisdictions that offer them — Germany, China, Japan, Korea, France, Spain, Brazil, and many others. Faster + cheaper than utility patents for incremental inventions.

Patentability and prior-art searches — assess novelty and non-obviousness of your invention before investing in a full patent application. Includes claim-charts, examiner-style assessment, and filing-recommendation memo.

Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) clearance searches — analyse whether your product/process infringes existing patents in target markets. Pre-launch risk assessment + design-around strategy. Critical before manufacturing or commercialisation.

Responding to patent office actions from USPTO, EPO, IP India, JPO, and other patent offices. Includes claim amendments, examiner interviews, prior-art arguments, and overcoming Section 101/102/103/112 rejections.

Patent maintenance fee payments Includes annuity / renewal-fee management.

Patent ownership transfers (assignments) and licensing agreements. Covers full or partial transfer of rights, exclusive/non-exclusive licenses, and recordal with the relevant IP office.

Patent infringement analysis, enforcement strategy development, and litigation support services

Strategic patent consulting including landscape analysis, portfolio valuation, prosecution strategy, freedom-to-operate planning, and patentability assessments. Engage by topic with a defined scope and budget.

Catch-all for patent and design legal services not covered by our specific offerings — opposition proceedings, post-grant review, patent watch programs, expert opinions, and IP portfolio audits.