Patents: Protect the Value of Your Innovation
Secure your inventions with robust patent protection. From strategy and filing to enforcement, we help you navigate every stage of the patent process to safeguard your IP and drive commercial advantage.
Risk Reduction
Minimise legal and commercial risks by ensuring your invention is protected with a well-structured patent.
Commercial Value
Turn your innovations into tangible business assets that attract investment, licensing opportunities, and market growth.
Operational Clarity
Maintain clarity over ownership, rights, and obligations, whether you are collaborating, licensing, or expanding internationally.
What Is a Patent and Why Is It Important?
A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor that gives them exclusive control over how their invention is made, used, sold, or licensed for a defined period. Patents protect a wide range of inventions and innovations and are important because they:
- Protect innovation and prevent copying
- Build value through licensing and partnerships
- Attract investors and drive growth
- Clarify rights in collaborations
- Support business and market strategy
Why Choose Abion for Patents
We combine technical and legal expertise to help you protect your IP and leverage it commercially. Our services typically cover:
From Concept to Granted Patent
A patent is more than a document, it’s a strategic tool that protects your invention, strategically and globally. Abion’s patent experts guide clients through every stage of the patent process:
We identify which innovations are worth protecting and in which markets, balancing cost, commercial potential, and enforceability.
We prepare and file high-quality patent applications that maximise protection for your invention, whether it’s a utility, design, or provisional patent.
We help you choose the most effective filing path, whether national, regional (e.g. through the European Patent Office), or international (e.g. via the PCT).
We manage communication with patent offices, addressing examiners’ questions, objections, or requests for clarification to keep your application moving forward.
Once your patent is granted, we handle renewals, monitor deadlines, and ensure your rights remain valid and enforceable worldwide.
“Whether you’re an individual, a start-up, or a larger corporation, your inventions are valuable assets worth protecting. Patents not only safeguard innovation but also drive further research and development.”
— Christopher Brothers, Legal Director at Abion & member of the Quality Assurance Panel at the European Patent Office
Get Expert Help with Patent Filing
Book a consultation to secure, manage, and maximise the value of your patent portfolio.
FAQ About Patent
Yes. We coordinate filings across multiple jurisdictions and advise on regional differences and requirements.
Yes. Track deadlines, monitor progress, and store documentation centrally.
Patents are legal protections for inventions that grant exclusive rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period. They turn ideas into enforceable IP assets.
The price for handle a patent application varies from country to country. In general it is often necessary to provide substantial documentation, and this can have a cost in itself. In most cases you should expect to pay between 5-10.000€, but for complex cases, the price can be higher.
No. We also review existing patents, advise on enforcement, and support portfolio management.
Patents protect your innovation from competitors, support licensing and commercialisation, attract investment, and strengthen your market position.
A patent is valid for 20 years from the date the application is submitted, provided that the annual fee is paid.
Patents are applied for at your country's intellectual property office, there is no global patent application
Connected Services
We handle the full process of trade mark registration, including word marks, logos, and designs, to protect every visual and verbal element of your innovation.
We help you protect and enforce your copyright by handling infringements, advising on ownership and usage rights, and ensuring your creative work is properly safeguarded.
We conduct prior art searches, assess patentability, and develop efficient filing strategies to secure your rights in key markets.
We manage the entire patent filing process, from drafting and documentation to submission and coordination with patent offices worldwide.
