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Thanks alot to all of you for an excellent job done and on time.P Green
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Use our simple European Patent Cost Calculator to obtain a quote and to order your European patent filing.
Did you know...
If you have an invention which is suitable for many areas around the world, should you file an international patent application straightaway?
If you are sure the invention is unique, then file an international (PCT) patent application straightaway. However, initially it is likely to be cheaper filing a domestic patent application and obtaining a good quality initial search from the local patent office. If the search is positive, then with greater confidence file your PCT within 12 months and with a priority claim.
Helpful tip
When can I talk about my invention?
The general rule is 'file your patent first, then disclose'. Some countries, eg. USA, do allow disclosure first and then filing within 12 months. But most countries do not, and thus a non-confidential prior disclosure will 'knock out' your patent.
Patents
For British, European and International patent applications, unlike many patent attorney firms, Albright Patents uses a secure and immediate online filing system. This online filing system additionally provides discounted official fees, and we are proud to pass on these cost-savings in full to our clients.
European regional phase (Ex-PCT)
Albright Patents is a professional firm of qualified European patent attorneys. We can enter the European regional phase of your international (PCT) patent application, represent you before the European Patent Office (EPO), and prosecute your European patent application to grant in a cost-effective and proactive manner.
Click to view the present members of the European Patent Convention.
European patent application (Direct, not PCT)
Albright Patents can file and cost-effectively prosecute your direct European patent application under the European Patent Convention (EPC). When granted, a European patent gives protection in the European designated states as chosen by the applicant. This is an effective way of obtaining protection for an invention in a number of states across Europe simultaneously.
The current members of the European Patent Convention can be seen here.
British national phase (Ex-PCT)
Albright Patents is a professional firm of qualified chartered British patent attorneys. We can represent you in entering during the British national phase of your international (PCT) patent application.
All the attorneys of Albright Patents are members of the professional governing body in the UK, the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), and are regulated by IPreg.
British patent application (Direct, not PCT)
Albright Patents can file and cost-effectively prosecute your British patent application, for example, if filing directly with a claim to prority from your original patent application.
All the attorneys of Albright Patents are members of the professional governing body in the UK, the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), and are regulated by IPreg.
International patent applications
It is possible to file an international patent application through the Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT). We can draft and/or file a single patent application which has effect in a large number of countries (please click here to see the present list).
The application itself isn't granted, but provides a useful way of obtaining applications in different countries at reasonable cost. It also enables a patentee to defer international patenting costs for up to 30 months from the first patent filing relating to the invention for which protection is sought.
Foreign national patents
Due to our extensive number of contacts with associates in other countries, we can provide extremely competitive rates for filing direct patent applications outside of your present country.
Please click here for more information on our patent costs
