Services
A key feature of SAND IP is the provision of a European patent attorney who is able to
help American clients in their local time zone for European/Foreign applications, allowing an interactive and collaborative working arrangement leading to improved quality and faster grant of patents.
help American clients in their local time zone for European/Foreign applications, allowing an interactive and collaborative working arrangement leading to improved quality and faster grant of patents.
Drafting
Working with the inventor(s) and Registered US Patent Agent to decipher the essential features of the international invention and drafting a patent application that covers the invention while maximizing the protection available.
Filing
Filing an international application (PCT) and US applications (provisional, utility, or continuation et al) through a Registered US Patent Agent, and in Europe, UK, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan (among many more).
Prosecuting
Assessing Office Actions and submitting arguments in response to objections raised by Examiners from around the world with the aim of moving the patent application(s) towards allowance and eventually an issued patent.
Renewals/Annuities
Managing payment of renewals/annuities of pending patent applications and issued patents to preserve intellectual property rights.
Infringement & Validity Assessment
Conducting analysis of international patents to assess whether rights are potentially being infringed by a given party and/or whether a patent in question is valid in light of available prior art, for example.
Freedom to Operate Analysis
Clearance analysis before launch of a product, for example, to identify whether any patents exist which potentially could prohibit launch internationally.
Large-scale Patent Searches
Patent application/Patent international search of subject matter relating to a New Invention, Validity and Infringement, or Freedom to Operate.
Portfolio Management
Global patent portfolio management including docketing all deadlines for all patent applications and patents.
Training for Inventors
Training to inventors in-house or in academic institutions to improve knowledge on key aspects of European intellectual property.