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Patent Family Status Search

A patent family/status search can be used to:

  • identify countries in which specific patents or utility models could pose a risk to business ventures.

  • reduce infringement risks and possible claims for damages.

  • obtain information on patent/utility model change of ownership.

Product characteristics

A patent family/status search will disclose the countries in which a specific patent/utility model application has been filed as well as the publication stage of the application and the legal status for each of the patent family members. 

The search is performed in international patent databases. Documentation retrieved is based on information from approximately 70 patent offices.

Based on documentation retrieved, a report will be made on the following:

  • The geographical coverage of the invention

  • The current publication stage of all family members

  • The legal status of the patent family members*.

Delivery

Delivery is usually within 14 days.

Prices

A Patent family/status search costs DKK 4,200 (covers status information on countries with online accessible databases.

*Information from other patent offices may be obtained at additional cost. A status search for additional countries is charged at DKK 1.050 per hour.

Above prices are exclusive of VAT.

Indicative price lists for our search services in USD and EUR.

Contact

If you need further information, have any questions or want to order a search, please contact our Key Account Managers or fill out the contact form.