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Was a pleasure to work with Will and Melissa on a patent draft and filing.... Will took the time to understand both my software product and the commercial motivations behind the patent filing. They were extremely responsive to questions and clarifications throughout the process (availability isn't everything, but it certainly helps!).They were also very clear regarding fees, and set out a very helpful visual timeline and cost breakdown on the whole patent application process at the pre-sales stage. This emphasis on making sure I understood all aspects of the work, and having documentation to help with that, is something I didn't see with any of the other patent services I was talking to at the time. This clear communication continued throughout our interactions.Would recommend Albright IP to anyone looking to patent an invention. The patent they filed for me was for a software invention.read more
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Accelerated Grant of UK and European Patents

by | Aug 29, 2013

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The UK Patent Office (UK IPO) has introduced a fast tracking process for UK patent applications which relate to ‘green’ or environmentally friendly technology. If this is requested, then publication of the application will take place after about 6 weeks, and if the application is in order, then grant will take place following the statutory 3 months after publication.

 

If the Examiner raises any issues during examination, then these can be taken care of during the 3 month period following publication.

 

The 3 month period following publication is statutory to allow any third party to submit observations against grant.

 

The ‘green’ or environmentally friendly fast tracking can be requested in writing. No evidence is required. Acceptance by the UK IPO is discretionary, but as long as the invention relates to ‘green’ or environmentally friendly technology, then it will be accepted. In any event, the Examiner will inform us if the request has been successful.

 

The European Patent Office (EPO) has had a little known fast tracking process for many years, called the Programme for Accelerated Prosecution of European patent applications ( PACE ).

 

This can be requested in writing at any time. Again, no evidence or specific reason is required.

 

If requested prior to the search, then the search report will be issued as soon as possible thereafter. If requested prior to an examination report, then the examination report should be issued within 3 months of the request.

 

Typically, a PACE request can lead to grant of a European patent within 12 months assuming examination proceeds smoothly.

 

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