European patent services for IP Firms

European patent services for IP Firms: from filing to national validations

The handling of a European patent application does not end with its filing at the European Patent Office (EPO). It involves several steps, including search, substantive examination, replies to Office communications, amendments, grant formalities and subsequent national validations.

For law firms, patent attorneys and corporate IP departments, managing these activities can require considerable organizational resources, particularly when protection is sought in multiple countries.

Our firm provides an integrated professional service for managing European patent procedures, from filing to granting and subsequent national validations, offering professionals a single point of contact for the coordination of the whole process.

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US patent filing

Filing a Patent in the USA: The 2026 Guide for Companies and Law Firms

The United States remains the world’s largest market and the most important jurisdiction for patent licensing, litigation, and enforcement. For companies and law firms managing international portfolios, securing protection before the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) is rarely optional—it is strategic.

Yet the U.S. system has specific rules, deadlines, and formalities that differ significantly from European practice. A missed deadline, an inaccurate translation, or an improperly drafted Information Disclosure Statement can weaken—or even invalidate—your protection. This guide explains the two filing routes, the key USPTO requirements, and how to plan costs and timelines in 2026.

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