INDUSTRIAL SAMPLE PATENTING SERVICE UKRAINE, KYIV

Industrial sample is a result of creative human activity in sphere of artistic design. Industrial samples may include shape, image, color, or any combination thereof which determine appearance of an industrial product and are intended to satisfy esthetic and ergonomic needs.
Ownership of an industrial sample is certified by patent. Duration of a patent for industrial sample is 10 years; it may be prolonged upon application from the patent holder, but for a period not exceeding five years.
It is worth noting that industrial sample patent protects only the object’s appearance (for example, electrical coffeemaker design, bottle shape, automobile appearance).
To procure a patent of Ukraine for an industrial sample, an application must be filed with the Patent Office of Ukraine (Ukrpatent). The application includes a set of duly executed documents. To procure patent in any foreign country, an applicant must file an application with the patent office of a specific country or file an international application.
If you decided to patent your industrial sample, your may file an application with the Patent Office on your own; however, please bear in mind that correctly prepared application documentation plays an important role when procuring patent.
In light of the above, we recommend that you seek assistance of patent engineers who are highly experienced in this kind of work.
We offer a comprehensive range of patent procurement services, including:
- Consulting on industrial sample patenting matters considering specifics of customer’s business;
- Analysis of product’s (industrial sample’s) appearance for conformity with patentability criteria;
- Preparation and filing of application documentation with the Patent Office according to requirements of Ukrainian law;
- Legal servicing of applications filed with the Patent Office (from the moment of filing application till the moment of procuring patent, plus patent continuation service);
- Preparation and filing of international patent applications in foreign countries;
- Servicing of patent registration applications abroad.