Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about PATOffice’s platforms, team and much more. All at your fingertips, all in one place.
What is a PATOffice workspace?
A workspace is a place where you can collaborate efficiently with defined team members on a specific topic, e.g. a technological area, a new research project or various competitors. We have developed this concept to set up one or more rooms in which colleagues can work easily and efficiently on the same topics.
Frequently asked questions
A patent monitoring software is a tool that helps companies track and analyze patent-related information. It allows companies to stay informed about the latest technical trends and developments in their industry, and to identify and protect their own patents, as well as identify potential licensing and partnership opportunities. It also allows users to deepen their knowledge of specific technologies, enabling them to make more informed decisions regarding investments and research projects.
Does PATOffice offer discounts?
Yes, we will give you a discount if you pay annually. Volume discounts are also available. Contact our sales team at info@patoffice.de for specific price inquiries
How can PATOffice help protect my / my companies' patents?
The software allows you to set up custom searches based on specific criteria, such as keywords or patent classification codes. These can help you identify patents that are similar to your own. PATOffice provides detailed information about each patent, which can be used to assess whether or not your patents are infringed by others or if you are infringing patents of others. If so, PATOffice helps you kick-off appropriate legal action.
How does PATOffice work and what types of patents can it track?
PATOffice is a powerful patent monitoring software that allows companies to track and analyze patent-related information from around the world. It allows users to set up custom searches based on specific criteria, such as keywords, patent classification codes, or even specific patent numbers. PATOffice can track various types of patents, including utility patents, designs, trademarks and PCT applications. The software also allows users to monitor patents from different countries and regions, including the US, Europe, China, Japan, and many others. PATOffice provides visualization tools and analytics that allow users to easily identify trends and patterns in the data. PATOffice is designed to be user-friendly and customizable, allowing users to create custom search queries and alerts.
Which features does PATOffice offer?
PATOffice offers an intuitive dashboard, a comprehensive search and retrieval tool, and collaborative patent monitoring of different patent numbers and families. The delivered results are visualized, providing exciting insights and analysis of the applications and grants that are relevant to you. Our automated and customizable workflow makes collaboration with your colleagues a breeze and maximizes your efficiency. Find out more about our features here.
How much does PATOffice cost and what is included?
Our prices start from 250€ per month. The final price depends on the number of users/admin, the scope of the desired monitoring and the functions offered.
How frequently is the software updated?
Currently we are updating our software on a monthly basis. We are constantly thriving to improve our software and our backlog is full with new development ideas, which are in queue to be implemented. You may therefore plan with new features regularly while using PATOffice.
How accurate is the used data?
We are using professional databases by ificlaims. Therefore we may ensure to only use high quality and accurate data for our software solution.
What kind of support do you provide for customers using PATOffice?
We have an experienced IP team available in-house, who loves answering all types of questions concerning our PATOffice software. Once you start working with PATOffice we also have a customer success team at hand, who will support you in setting up your search queries, help when it comes to working with the tool and who will be there for you when questions arise.
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