Secure International Patent Protection

If your business operates globally, or plans to, protecting your invention in other countries is just as important as securing rights in the United States. While there’s no such thing as a single “international patent,” you can obtain protection abroad through a combination of strategic filings.

At Larson & Larson, we help you decide where to file, manage international deadlines, and work with our trusted network of foreign associates to secure patent rights around the world.

What’s Included in Our International Patent Services

We guide inventors and businesses through the full process of obtaining international patent protection, including:

• Advising on where to seek protection based on your business goals, budget, and markets.
• Explaining your options — filing through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which gives you extra time (up to 30 months) to decide where to file abroad, or filing directly in specific countries or regions if you already know where you need protection.
• Coordinating with foreign law firms to adapt your U.S. or PCT application to meet each country’s legal requirements.
• Managing communications and deadlines so nothing is missed across jurisdictions.
• Monitoring annuities and renewals, which are often required annually for foreign applications.

With our decades of experience and global partnerships, we make the international patent process more manageable and transparent.

Timeline and Fees

International patent applications are complex and vary from country to country. Costs and timelines depend on factors such as:

• The countries where you seek protection
• Whether you file through the PCT system or directly in each country
• Translation requirements and foreign associate fees

Because of these variables, we provide a personalized fee quote before beginning work. We’ll explain your options clearly so you can make informed decisions about where and how to protect your invention.