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.
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.
Words From Our Clients
Verified LinkedIn reviews and client correspondence from patent attorneys and in-house IP teams who come back to us project after project.
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. FoxIntellectual Property Counsel · ITW
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.
Eric BrownUS Patent Agent
Thank you — the search was quite helpful. We’ll have your invoice processed promptly.
Thank you for your work on this matter. We were pleased with the search and will consider you for future searches.
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.
The publication has the description, the claims, any illustrations, and the abstract just as they were sent in.
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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. 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
An applicant must submit their patent application to the EPO first in accordance with European Patent Law. 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 is required for law firms and individual inventors to validate their EP grant patents.
- 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?
- Our trained paralegals are knowledgeable in EP patent laws.
- Ability to create or modify a system to meet your needs
- Our team of knowledgeable attorneys may regularly update pertinent legal engines and conduct legal research pertaining to IP law.
- We have a network of agents with coverage.
- We provide speedy turnaround times and fair prices.
FAQs
From the time the application is submitted, the European patent grant procedure takes between two and five years.
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.
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.
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.
The publication has the description, the claims, any illustrations, and the abstract just as they were sent in.
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