Patent Maintenance
Once your patent is granted and published, it's important to maintain it through the payment of maintenance fees at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the patent is granted
Once your patent is granted and published, it's important to maintain it through the payment of maintenance fees at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the patent is granted
How it works
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Within minutes, create a request with an AI assistant and receive offers from dozens of local IP attorneys
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Review offers, compare them, and select the most suitable option. Complete your transaction securely
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Stay informed on the progress and communicate with your attorney through the platform until the process is complete
Patent Maintenance
From $250 + govt fees from $500
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An AI-powered IP assistant that helps you create a detailed assignment within minutes.
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Selection of the most suitable local patent attorney based on specific criteria.
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Preparing the documents for patent maintenance and handling government fees.
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Online monitoring and reporting on the platform throughout the entire process.
Why iPNOTE?
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More than 800 IP law firms from 150+ countries, ranking and reviews
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An AI-powered IP assistant that helps create tasks and find relevant attorneys
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Flat fees, secure and fast online payments with guaranteed results
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24/7 access to the registration process and online data storage for all your cases
Our clients
Testimonials
Chris
Raylightenergy, China
Wow, what a great service and you will find that the providers are much cheaper than goig direct. All the attorneys are screened and verified so no need to wonder if you are buying a legitimate service. Have used twice so far and will use it again.
Maria
Sherridge, UK
At a glance iPNOTE is a platform designed for professionals. But at the same time they have so helpful customer support that got me through all stages literally by hand. Being client oriented is a relic feature for modern digital services that trying to automate almost each step.
Jeffrey
Tyan Group LLC, USA
First time going through them and they did not disappoint! I got my trademarked filed right away, and Ian clearly explained everything to me! Great service and fair price!! Plan on using them again!
Hayk
IMAST, USA
Thanks for the excellent service. I managed to register my trademark swiftly and without unnecessary hassle.
Anton
Practico, USA
Great service, thank you! I didn't understand the trademark registration process at all and just want someone to do this job for me. They did it, I'm happy!
Maria
s16vc, USA
Amazing service! I needed to register a trademark in multiple jurisdictions and IP Note helped me. Reliable, fast and transparent process, easy communication with patent attorneys all over the world. Highly recommended.
Tamila
Besample, USA
Easy and fast to onboard, many useful insights. Definitely will continue to use it.
Andrey
Biomicrogels Group, UK
User-friendly app with great functionality and design! All necessary information about IP in one place. In addition to information about patents, there is the ability to set reminders and tasks, track progress, and communicate directly with service providers. And yes, the marketplace is an excellent opportunity to save a significant part of IP budget!
Mikita
BRASK, UAE
I liked working with the Ipnote. Clear, convenient process of finding contractors + there is constant support from the service itself on many issues. We were able to file trademark applications in the USA quickly. Now we will continue in other countries, using the help of the service.
Dmitry
Nucular, Hong Kong
Very professional and fast work. We recommend this company for trademark registration.
Anton
Insense, USA
Very convenient service that helped us register our trademark in a few days. I want to mention the help of the CX team and especially Alex. They helped me and were always in touch. We will use it for registration in other countries.
Alex
Epic Web3, Portugal
Great experience! Applied for a trade mark registration in US and EU for a reasonable price
Alexandr
TMARK, Moldova
We ordered work in more than 10 countries for trademarks and patents, it is very convenient that everything is visible in one dashboard and fast secure payments. Lawyers often offer advice and best solutions for free, which helps a lot when you are not sure what needs to be done and how to do it cheaper. Excellent service I recommend as a patent attorney with 15 years of experience!
Ruben
DIGITORIUM, Spain
iPNOTE is a fantastic platform that allows you to easily extend your IP agent network around the world to better serve your customers. In addition, any need is quickly solved by their support service. I highly recommend it
Frequently Asked Questions
What is patent maintenance?
Patent maintenance involves paying fees and filing necessary documents to keep your patent in force.
How long does a patent last?
A utility patent lasts for 20 years from the date of filing, while a design patent lasts for 15 years from the date of granting.
What fees are involved in patent maintenance?
The fees involved in patent maintenance include maintenance fees, late fees, and other fees for filing necessary documents.
When do I need to pay maintenance fees?
Maintenance fees are due at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the date of granting for utility patents, and at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years after the date of filing for design patents.
What happens if I don't pay maintenance fees?
If you don't pay maintenance fees, your patent will expire and you will lose your exclusive right to your invention.
Can I revive an expired patent?
Yes, you can revive an expired patent by paying a petition fee and showing that the failure to pay maintenance fees was unintentional.
Can I make changes to my patent during maintenance?
No, you cannot make changes to your patent during maintenance. Any changes must be made through a reissue or reexamination proceeding.
Do I need to hire a patent attorney for maintenance?
No, you do not need to hire a patent attorney for maintenance, but it's recommended to ensure that all necessary documents are filed correctly and on time.
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