Patent Services
Expert patent search, drafting, filing, and portfolio management to protect your inventions and innovations across multiple jurisdictions.
Our Patent Services
● Patentability Search
We evaluate whether your invention is novel, inventive, and eligible for patent protection by examining existing patents and prior art databases worldwide.
● Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search
We check whether your product or process may infringe on existing patents, helping you move forward without the risk of infringement litigation.
● Patent Landscape Search
A comprehensive view of the patent environment within a specific technology area, tracking industry trends and competitors for strategic R&D planning.
● Patent Drafting
Our experienced professionals prepare patent applications that comply with international legal and technical standards, ensuring robust and precise patent claims.
● Patent Filing & Prosecution
We manage the entire filing process including preparing documentation, responding to examiner queries, and shepherding applications through to grant.
● Patent Portfolio Management
Organizing, tracking, and optimizing your patent assets to align with business goals and support commercialization, licensing, or litigation strategies.
How Patent Filing Works
Invention Disclosure
You share details of your invention with our patent team for initial assessment and strategy discussion.
Patent Drafting
Our team prepares a comprehensive patent application with detailed claims, specifications, and drawings.
Filing & Prosecution
We file the application and manage all correspondence with the patent office through to grant.
Grant & Maintenance
Once granted, we manage annual maintenance fees and advise on enforcement and commercialization strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does a patent last in Lebanon?
A patent in Lebanon is valid for 20 years from the filing date, subject to payment of annual maintenance fees. After expiration, the invention enters the public domain.
Q: Can I file a patent in multiple countries?
Yes. Trust Intellectual Property can assist with international patent filings through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) which allows a single application to be used to seek protection in over 150 countries, as well as direct national filings in specific jurisdictions.
Have an Invention to Protect?
Our patent specialists are ready to guide you through the filing process from initial search to grant and beyond.
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