This service provides professional assistance with securing intellectual property rights for any EIC beneficiary seeking to enhance its IP position nationally and internationally. Qualified European Patent Attorneys of A.P.I. Conseil will prepare and submit patent applications (European, international, etc.) on the client's behalf. The service is implemented by digitally filing a patent application with the competent patent office, such as the European Patent Office (EPO) or the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The outcome comprises the resulting patent documentation which establishes the legal IP rights. Depending on the specific case (to be discussed), the European Patent Attorney can travel onsite for a continuous period (1-2 weeks) to complete the drafting process in one go. The typical service duration ranges from 20 to 60 hours per application, largely contingent on the complexity of the subject matter and client contributions. Service delivery modalities include online, in-person, or a hybrid approach. Upon conclusion, the approved application is submitted to the patent office while copies are furnished to the client.
Hourly rate: €350, and onsite work has an additional flat rate of €500 per day. Travel and accommodation expenses to be covered by EIC beneficiaries.
Payment terms: 60% of professional fees and 100% of official taxes and charges to be paid upfront before service commencement.
The service provider's approval of EIC beneficiaries as clients is predicated on satisfactory due diligence of creditworthiness. The service provider's risk assessment team will conduct necessary financial evaluations to ascertain the beneficiary's ability to fulfill its payment obligations under the service contract. EIC beneficiaries who successfully demonstrate creditworthiness shall be required to pay an upfront fee, consisting of 60% of the professional fees and 100% of the official taxes and charges, before the commencement of services. This upfront fee payment serves as a provision to initiate work on the file. Once the upfront fee has been settled, beneficiaries shall be onboarded as clients and services will commence accordingly.
Intellectual Property & Legal
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