The right professional
Confirm identity, qualifications, jurisdiction, and who will handle each part of the work.
Overview
Connect your invention, commercial goals, and target markets to a considered patent strategy. Explore prior art, drafting and filing work, and international planning.
EXPLORE THE WORK
Patent services
Prior art & patentability
Discuss a search and professional assessment of relevant existing technology before deciding how to develop a patent strategy.
Explore the service →Patent drafting & filing strategy
Build the professional conversation around your invention, ownership, commercial goals, and the jurisdictions in which protection may matter.
Explore the service →International patent planning
Plan potential patent protection around the countries where your technology will be developed, made, sold, or licensed.
Explore the service →What to discuss with your professional
A clear engagement starts with shared expectations about the work and the decisions ahead.
A defined scope
Agree the deliverables, responsibilities, and stages included in the engagement.
A transparent fee discussion
Separate professional work, official charges, and any other agreed costs.
INTERNATIONAL PLANNING
Choose the markets that matter
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you proceed
What should I confirm before starting?+
Confirm the professional handling the work, their relevant qualifications, the countries involved, written scope, fees, and responsibilities.
What should I keep in mind for this service?+
Patentability and freedom to operate are distinct questions. A PCT application does not create a worldwide patent.
How do I prepare the first conversation?+
Start with a high-level summary, your target markets, business priorities, and any existing application references. Keep confidential details for a suitable professional engagement.
Take the next step in your global IP plan
Bring your brand, invention, and target markets into a clear brief for a professional discussion.
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