Filing a Patent
Services Relating to Patents and Utility Models
Biesse files patent applications for its clients in Italy, in Europe and worldwide, and directly manages prosecution through to grant by the competent patent offices. The advisory services provided also include the defence of patents before the competent administrative bodies (oppositions and appeals before the patent offices) and judicial authorities.
Please note: it is essential to keep the invention confidential until the date of filing of the corresponding patent application.
FAQs
Drafting and filing of patent applications with the competent offices and their prosecution through to grant.
Defence of patents before the competent offices in Italy (UIBM), in Europe (EPO) and in other countries worldwide (including appeals and oppositions); advisory services in the area of legal disputes relating to industrial property.
Preparation of opinions on patentability and freedom to operate (FTO).
Customs surveillance and seizures.
Maintenance in force of patents and renewal of trade marks and designs. Further information is available on the calculation of annuities for maintaining patents in force and on the renewal fees for Italian patents; the renewal fees for a European or international patent depend on the designated countries.
Prior art searches and monitoring of competitors' titles.
Contracts for: licences, assignments and recordals.
