Our standard process is that we proceed with your patent renewals as soon as we have received payment. We do not bill you early, and hold on to your money for extended periods of time. We only invoice you when due dates are approaching and then we pay immediately on receipt of your remittance.
Invoicing Options
We have two main options for invoicing. We can invoice you automatically at the relevant time, in which case we will send you a notification of the upcoming fees to give you the opportunity to amend the listing of fees to be paid in advance of the invoice issuing. Alternatively, we can simply send you notifications regarding upcoming renewals, and you can request the invoice be issued when you are ready to pay. In this case, we will send notifications until we are instructed to issue an invoice, both before and after the due date and then shortly before the lapse of the patent, to give you a final opportunity to pay the fee with late fines. Our invoices can be issued in a wide range of currencies for payment by bank/wire transfer, and can be settled in major currencies by credit card.
Processing the Renewal
When your payment is made to us, the RenewalsDesk team will begin to process your renewal. In many major jurisdictions, we pay direct to the Patent Office, whilst for smaller jurisdictions, and those which require it, we use an agent to pay the fee on your behalf. In some cases, a Power of Attorney will be required, and we will let you know of any such requirement. Depending on the Patent Office, and other case specific factors, it can take from a few days to a few weeks or months for the process to be completed and a receipt uploaded to our system.
You can track the progress of the renewal in our online portal, and we will upload each receipt as it is processed so that you can view and download at your convenience. You will receive email confirmation, and copies of each receipt, when the renewal group is complete.
Keeping your Patents Safe
RenewalsDesk uses secure processes to ensure that your patents are renewed on time. A combination of automated processing and manual overview from a team experienced in internal process management and operations ensures that your patents are handled with care and attention.