Ask most law firms what it costs to register a trademark in five countries or validate a European patent across a dozen jurisdictions, and the answer is almost always the same: it depends. And then you wait for a quote. IP cost opacity is one of the persistent frustrations for in-house counsel and brand managers. Official fees, agent fees, translation costs, and renewal projections are scattered across different sources, making it difficult to budget accurately or compare strategic alternatives.
We believe clients should be able to see costs before they commit, compare scenarios side by side, and make informed filing decisions without waiting for multiple rounds of quotes.
Our IP Cost Estimator, built into both PitchCraft and IPRHQ, provides real-time cost projections for trademark and patent filings across 47 jurisdictions. The system draws on continuously updated fee schedules from trademark and patent offices, our network of local agents, and translation cost databases.
For trademarks: Enter the mark, select jurisdictions and Nice classes, and receive an itemised cost breakdown covering official filing fees, our professional fees (fixed), and any local agent costs. The system distinguishes between jurisdictions where we file directly (EU, Benelux — flat fee of EUR 450) and those requiring local network agents. For EUIPO filings, fees are validated in real time against the EUIPO API.
For patents: The estimator supports multi-scenario comparison. Considering European patent protection? Compare the cost of traditional EP validation in selected countries against the Unitary Patent route, including translation requirements and renewal fee projections over the patent's lifetime. The tool also models national filing routes and PCT national phase entry costs.
The real value is not in generating a single cost figure, but in comparing alternatives. A client considering trademark protection in Europe can instantly see the cost difference between filing an EUTM, filing nationally in three key markets, or combining both. A patent applicant can model the ten-year renewal cost of Unitary Patent protection against traditional validation in their target countries.
This scenario capability turns cost estimation from a passive quoting exercise into an active strategic planning tool. Clients and their counsel can optimise filing strategies based on budget constraints, market priorities, and risk tolerance — before a single application is filed.
Cost estimates do not exist in isolation. When a client approves a filing strategy, the estimate feeds directly into our filing workflows. For EUIPO trademark filings, we have full API integration — the only trademark office with a comprehensive REST filing API. For other jurisdictions, PitchCraft generates pre-filled filing packages that eliminate manual re-entry.
This integration means the transition from "what would it cost?" to "let's file" is seamless. No data is re-entered, no details are lost in translation between the estimation phase and the execution phase.
We offer fixed-fee arrangements for standard trademark and patent filings. Combined with the cost estimator's transparency, this means clients know exactly what they will pay before work begins. No hourly billing surprises, no scope creep, no invoice shock. This aligns with our broader philosophy: legal services should be productised, predictable, and transparent.
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How many jurisdictions does the cost estimator cover?
The system provides cost projections for trademark and patent filings across 47 jurisdictions, including all major European, North American, and Asian markets.
Are the cost estimates binding?
For jurisdictions where we file directly (EU, Benelux), we offer fixed-fee arrangements at EUR 450 per filing. For other jurisdictions requiring local agents, estimates reflect current fee schedules and are confirmed upon engagement.
Can I compare different filing strategies?
Yes. The estimator is designed for scenario comparison. For patents, you can compare EP validation, Unitary Patent, and national routes side by side. For trademarks, compare EUTM versus national filings versus combined strategies, all with itemised cost breakdowns.
Does the estimator connect to the filing workflow?
Directly. When a filing strategy is approved, the estimate feeds into the filing workflow with no manual re-entry. For EUIPO trademark filings, we have full REST API integration for end-to-end processing.
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