Privacy policy

Last updated: 09/20/2025

In accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and applicable Italian legislation, Patentiamo.com informs users that personal data collected through the “Request Free Quote” form will be processed lawfully, fairly, transparently, and with full respect for confidentiality.

  1. Data Controller

Patentiamo.com is a service provided by Maiello intellectual property law firm, headquartered at:

84013 – 12 Via Corradino Biagi, Cava de’ Tirreni (SA), Italy
Email: info@patentiamo.com

The Data Controller is responsible for processing personal data collected via the website.

Data Protection Officer (DPO): Attorney Helenio F. Maiello
For any questions or to exercise your rights, you may contact him directly at: info@patentiamo.com

  1. Data Collected via the Form

The form collects the following categories of data:

  • Identity data: full name
  • Contact data: email address
  • Company data: type of organization or business
  • Technical data: patent number, filing and priority dates, number of pages, drawings, word count, claims
  • Sensitive data: any non-public patent information (only if voluntarily provided)
  • Additional notes: specific requests or comments
  • Explicit consent: acceptance of this privacy policy
  1. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • To provide a personalized quote
  • To contact the user for clarification or consultation
  • To handle requests related to patent filing and translation services
  • To fulfill contractual or pre-contractual obligations
  • To improve user experience and service quality
  1. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

  • Explicit consent from the user (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Performance of pre-contractual measures requested by the user (Art. 6(1)(b))
  • Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c))
  1. Processing Methods

Data is processed using electronic and paper-based tools, securely and confidentially. No profiling or automated decision-making is involved.

  1. Data Retention

Data will be retained:

  • For the time necessary to provide the quote and complete any requested services
  • For a maximum of 24 months, unless required by law or extended by consent
  1. Data Disclosure

Data may be shared with:

  • Technical or legal consultants and collaborators
  • IT and hosting service providers
  • Competent authorities, if required by law

No data will be transferred outside the European Economic Area unless adequate safeguards are in place.

  1. Data Subject Rights

Users may exercise the following rights:

  • Access, rectification, erasure
  • Restriction or objection to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • Lodging a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante)

To exercise your rights or request information, contact: Attorney Helenio F. Maiello at info@patentiamo.com

  1. Cookies and Tracking

This website may use technical cookies and, with prior consent, analytics or profiling cookies. For more details, please refer to the [Cookie Policy].

  1. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated. Any changes will be published on this page with the revision date.