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European Patent (EP) Validation

With the help of Synoptic IP’s European Patent (EP) Validation service, you can divide a single EPO grant application into several submissions for EPO member countries.

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The validation procedure entails translating all or a portion of your patent document quickly, enabling you to receive validation as soon as possible in accordance with European patent regulations.

Obtain global filing coverage and European patent validation

File with the EPO first

An applicant must submit their patent application to the EPO first in accordance with European Patent Law.

Then extend into the member states

The applicant must expand their idea in various EP member states when their application is granted.

What is the necessity for European Patent Validation?

Guidance through the validation process

Guidance is required for law firms and individual inventors to validate their EP grant patents.

A single point of contact for local firms

To begin a conversation with various IP legal firms on behalf of a client and finish the EP validation of their patents.

Why Synoptic IP?

Paralegals versed in EP patent law

Our trained paralegals are knowledgeable in EP patent laws.

A system built around your workflow

Ability to create or modify a system to meet your needs.

Legal research kept up to date

Our team of knowledgeable attorneys may regularly update pertinent legal engines and conduct legal research pertaining to IP law.

A network of agents with coverage

We have a network of agents with coverage.

Fast turnaround at fair prices

We provide speedy turnaround times and fair prices.

Client Testimonials

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Verified LinkedIn reviews and client correspondence from patent attorneys and in-house IP teams who come back to us project after project.

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I used Synoptic for a validity search and was pleased with the results. The rates were highly competitive, the deliverable was on time, and the results were as good as (if not better than) other searches I’ve used.

Erin J. FoxErin J. FoxIntellectual Property Counsel · ITWPublic & verified
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Ankit did a very thorough and professional job on a claim chart assignment for us. He showed great perseverance when things got difficult and was able to get the job done. I would work with him again.

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Thank you — the search was quite helpful. We’ll have your invoice processed promptly.

Patent AttorneyQuarles & Brady · Client since 2018Name withheld
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Thank you for your work on this matter. We were pleased with the search and will consider you for future searches.

Patent AttorneyMerchant & Gould · Client since 2018Name withheld
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We were very pleased with the patentability and FTO report that you produced for us back in November 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to obtain a patent in Europe?

From the time the application is submitted, the European patent grant procedure takes between two and five years.

What does “European Patent Office” stand for?

European patents are issued by the European Patent Office (EPO), which also extends protection to a number of other nations that have signed extension and validation agreements with the EPO.

What is the cost of obtaining a European patent?

The cost is determined by the complexity of your invention and the patent attorney’s fees. An application for a European patent costs between €25,000 and €50,000.

What are the steps and duration for publishing a European patent application?

After the initial priority date or the first eighteen months have passed, the European patent application is published as soon as is practical. However, you are free to ask for a quicker publication.

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Ankit Saxena, Head of Hi-Tech Patent Research at Synoptic IP
Reviewed ByAnkit Saxena Head of Hi-Tech Patent Research

Founder of Synoptic IP with 15 years in prior art research and patent analysis. Ankit reviews the search methodology behind this service.

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