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Validation

Validation refers to the formal process of making your granted European patent (EP) valid nationally in each of its designated countries. Tell us which European Patents you would like validated, and in which jurisdictions, and we can handle the rest.

Converting your European Patents into national ones through validation

Different countries require different formalities. For some European countries, you need only to register an address for service while for other countries you need to either translate parts of the patent or translate the patent in its entirety. When a European patent is granted and the Decision to Grant is issued by the European Patent Office (EPO), a three months’ deadline is set for filing a request for validation and fulfilling the national requirements. The validation process requires specialised knowledge of formalities, filing requirements and language, as well as capacity and seamless routines.

We offer direct patent validation in Nordic countries and most address-for-service countries and provide information and details of all relevant validation requirements. This means that you will always have a comprehensive oversight of the process throughout each stage, as well as all costs and fees, minimising the risk of anything unexpected. Our asset management portal IPview provides comprehensive real-time IP portfolio oversight and options for managing your portfolio more effectively.

Our European Patent Validation Services: Complete flexibility and IP lifecycle assistance, fully transparent and through a single point of contact

From identifying where IP Rights should be granted and the scope of protections available, to prosecution, granting and Validation and enforcement. We can help to identify unnecessary or unsuitable rights within your IP portfolio, potentially saving time and costs by reducing their administration requirements and, while reviewing all applications, we are also able to proofread and quality check all documentation, highlighting any discrepancies or errors within the text as soon as we become aware of them. In times of urgency, we are also able to offer expedient handling, ‘fast-tracking’ the process without compromising on quality or consistency.

Using safe registration of addresses, all relevant documentation and communication can be handled by Zacco, ensuring that nothing is missed, and our in-house translations team is able to translate within all major jurisdictions. The consequences of a poor translation can be significant so our translation services are delivered by experts who are specialised within different fields, text types, and language combinations. For all other languages, we have a comprehensive network of trusted, vetted and quality assured local partners, all of whom we have been working with long term and who offer the same high level of quality that you would expect from us.

A vital translation of your patent application or claims

The consequences of a poor translation can be immense. Our translation services are performed by experts who are specialised within different fields, text types, and language combinations. Our translators have many years of experience and undergo training to provide the quality level we demand.

Through Zacco, you have access to our patent attorneys and paralegals in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Germany as well as an extensive and well-established network also in the other European countries. We offer you a single point of contact and a unique entry point to Europe. For more information on our validations services, please contact your trusted patent attorney or contact our validation team directly at: validation.europe@zacco.com.

 

EP validation process

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Single Point of Contact

Keep track of all costs, registrations, signatories and requirements in one place through a single point of contact who will manage the process internally on your behalf.

Quality Assured

Operating as part of Zacco, one of Europe’s leading IP firms, with appropriate quality assurance processes so potential errors or discrepancies can be more easily identified and fixed.

International Expertise

Full process liability from experienced experts with detailed knowledge of procedures and requirements across all major territories and most outlying jurisdictions.

Flexible approach

Fixed or variable costs depending on speed and volume requirements. Quick potential turnaround and temporary assistance available during periods when a significant workload arises.

Streamlined Processes

Streamlined and automated processes help to reduce costs and ensure consistency. Fixed or variable costs depending on management requirements. Potential costs and service levels are fully customisable and completely transparent across all stages.

Global Partnerships

We operate internationally, either directly or through a network of trusted agents who have a detailed understanding of the local rules, are regularly vetted and must adhere to a comprehensive quality assurance process.

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Magnus Ljungdahl

CCO
Gothenburg

Peggy Bengtsson

Director Portfolio Outsourcing
Senior Executive Partner
Copenhagen
Malmö

Per Björklund

Business Developer, Sweden East & North
Stockholm

Tobias Harhoff

Group Digital Brand Director
Gothenburg

Mikael Helgesson

Managing Director Zacco
Digital Trust Sweden AB
Gothenburg

Betina Hellemann

Group IP Operations Director
Copenhagen

Patrik Olsson

Group Patent Director
European Patent Attorney 
Gothenburg

Thomas Rukin

Group IP Litigation Director Partner
Oslo

Karthik Dodballapur

Managing Director and Country Head – India
Bangalore

Keld Thyregod

Partner
Sales Manager, Denmark
Kolding

Erik Treskog

COO
Stockholm

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