Features
View the full list of features of the RenewalDesk Self-Service tools below.
Geographic Coverage
Patents from the below countries can be renewed using the Self-Service tool.
In addition, European Patent Office applications can be renewed.
Service Functionality
Feature | Patent Holder Self-Service Edition | IP Professional Self-Service & Client Overview Edition |
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Automatic patent data retrieval | In selected countries | In selected countries |
Add patent data manually | ✓ | ✓ |
Option to request paid manual data retrieval | ✓ | ✓ |
Individual patent management tools | ✓ | ✓ |
Bulk patent management tools | ✓ | ✓ |
Ignore renewals to allow patent to lapse | ✓ | ✓ |
Upcoming payment alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
Upcoming ignored renewal alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
Direct debit payments | ✓ | ✓ |
Order tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
RenewalsDesk VAT receipts | ✓ | ✓ |
Official patent office receipts | ✓ | ✓ |
Confirmation of completed renewals | Where issued | Where issued |
Client Overview Module
Feature | Patent Holder Self-Service Edition | IP Professional Self-Service & Client Overview Edition |
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Request viewing rights over clients' accounts | - | By email |
View all client patents | - | ✓ |
Overview of upcoming client renewals | - | ✓ |
View status of client renewals | - | ✓ |
Next Renewal Details Calculated
Feature | Patent Holder Self-Service Edition | IP Professional Self-Service & Client Overview Edition |
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Fees in patent office native currency | ✓ | ✓ |
Estimated cost after foreign exchange | ✓ | ✓ |
Official renewal dates | ✓ | ✓ |
Official payment windows | ✓ | ✓ |
Fees & Payment Windows Adjusted
Feature | Patent Holder Self-Service Edition | IP Professional Self-Service & Client Overview Edition |
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Entity Type | ✓ | ✓ |
Late Grant | ✓ | ✓ |
Number of Claims | ✓ | ✓ |
Late Payments Possible
Feature | Patent Holder Self-Service Edition | IP Professional Self-Service & Client Overview Edition |
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Expedited renewal available | ✓ | ✓ |
Late payment windows | ✓ | ✓ |
Patent office penalty late fees | ✓ | ✓ |
Reliable Renewals Processes
Feature | Patent Holder Self-Service Edition | IP Professional Self-Service & Client Overview Edition |
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Renewal data verified | ✓ | ✓ |
Documentation completed and submitted | ✓ | ✓ |
International payments made | ✓ | ✓ |
No markup on foreign exchange | ✓ | ✓ |
Renewal forms completed | ✓ | ✓ |
Foreign agent interface | Where required | Where required |
Automated order tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
Manual checks & oversight | ✓ | ✓ |
Data & Security
Feature | Patent Holder Self-Service Edition | IP Professional Self-Service & Client Overview Edition |
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SSL encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Backup & distaster recovery plan | ✓ | ✓ |
Compliant with UK Data Protection Act 1998 | ✓ | ✓ |
Payments regulated by FCA | ✓ | ✓ |