Patents in Italy
When it comes to protecting your intellectual property on a global scale, Italy stands out as a strategic choice for patent filing as one of the largest and most influential economies in Europe.
At Patentarea, we specialize in guiding clients through the complexities of international patent filings, including the Italian patent process. Partner with us for your Italian patent filing. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards securing your intellectual property rights on a global scale.
Why choose us
- Quality service: Patentarea.com is characterized by providing services with the highest quality standards. Our services are carried out by attorneys and engineers specialized in intellectual property in order to ensure quality and that all the legal requirements are covered.
- Experience: We have more than 20 years of experience providing large companies, law firms and inventors, international design and patent application services in almost every country.
- Personalized communications: All communications between our clients and Patentarea.com are managed by dedicated account executives and saved on our confidential and secure platform.
- Competitive prices and no hidden fees: We offer competitive prices and inform of any possible additional cost timely and in advance.
How to apply
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Prepare the patent specifications. We can assist you with this also.
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Request a quotation for the patent filing.
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Payment of the patent filing service.
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Assigned attorney review and prepare the forms.
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Patent application filed and reported to you.
General information
Invention patent
Design patent
Filling timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in Europe is 30 months from the earliest date of priority and a patent application claiming conventional priority should be filed within 12 months from the priority date. If this time period expires, only under exceptional circumstances, priority may be restored for 2 additional months.
It takes a six months period of time from the priority date to file an Italian industrial design application claiming conventional priority. This term may be restored, only under exceptional circumstances, for two additional months.
Required documents
Italian patent application in Italian, signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment, and a copy of the Priority Document (if applicable).
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and certified copy of priority, if applicable. Also, a drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination stage
No examination request must be paid. The Italian patent application claiming priority undergoes examination by The European Patent Office, which performs a prior art search, and issues a Search Report and a Written Opinion.
The Italian Patent Office examines to verify formal requirements of the Italian design application and other relevant requirements. Note that no examination of the novelty and individual character is conducted.
Granting
An Italian patent is valid for 20 years from the filing date, and annuities must be paid starting from the 5th year.
The industrial design patent in Italy is valid for 5 years from the date of filing and may be renewed for up to a total term of 25 years from the date of filing.
Our services
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International patent filing (any country)
We have more than 20 years of experience filing and handling patent applications in almost every country. With us you will find a centralized and cost-effective filing of your international applications, allowing you to focus on the invention and the business side of your project.
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Portfolio management
We are an excellent solution for law firms and experience IP attorneys that need assistance with an experienced company for management and prosecution of large portfolios, with a portfolio of more than 2200 patents, we will provide an easy and fast reporting, files and documents up to date and timely next tasks notifications.
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Analytic services
In Patentarea we also have plenty of experience providing analityc services like Patentability searchs, freedom to operate analysis, and patent valuation reports.
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Patent drafting
If you need assistance with a quick and cost-effective patent draft for your clients, or if you are protecting your invention for the first time, we will gladly assist you with this also.
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Other Patent Services
We can also assist with any other service like assignments, renewal, licensing agreements and more. Just contact us.
FAQ’s
How long can it take an Italian patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in Italy takes an average of 2 years from the filing date. Acceleration options include having a claim allowable from a foreign application, inventions in green technology, or being an inventor over 65 years old. These options vary by patent office. If this applies to your situation, please inform us so that we can assess the possibility of pursuing accelerated examination and provide proper guidance.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
Who will be in charge of my application?
In countries where services are offered, Patentarea.com relies on teams of recognized and experienced patent attorneys, allowing us to assure a high-quality service.
To learn about the attorney directly in charge of your request select the link “Attorney in charge” located on the toolbar or in the “About Us” section.