Patent
A patent protects a technical innovation in all technological fields. It is a title of industrial property that contributes to the development of your company and can be a source of income (patent transfer, royalties in return for a patent license, etc.).
The constitution building a patent portfolio also gives a technological edge to your company over its competitors.
ADELPHE®assists you in obtaining, developing and defending your patents. Our Patent Attorneys, European Patent Attorneys and administrative managers are involved in a large number of technical fields (mechanics/micromechanics, physics, computer science, telecommunications, electronics, chemistry, biotechnologies, pharmaceuticals…).
ADELPHE® expertise in France and abroad:
- implementation of a protection of the inventions adapted to the technical characteristics ;
- drawing up budgets in line with the company’s economic constraints ;
- analysis of patentability, legal risks and study of freedom to operate ;
- delimitation of the territorial scope of patents ;
- drafting and filing of patent applications ;
- assistance in examination procedures ;
- negotiation and drafting of contracts (confidentiality clause, confidentiality agreement, assignment, license…) ;
- legal and technical audit of patent portfolios ;
- state of the art monitoring and technology watch ;
- opposition proceedings before the French and European Offices ;
- pre-litigation and litigation (formal notice, amicable resolution of disputes, assistance in litigation procedures with specialized lawyers) ;
- maintenance of annuities ;
- training and awareness of intellectual property issues.