Name searches in relation to patents, utility models, trademarks and designs
A name search may be used
- To obtain additional knowledge about competitors’ inventions, rights and development strategies
- To reduce the potential risk of an infringement case with injunction and claim for damages from a competitor
- To obtain better possibilities of planning development activities and thereby reduce the risk of making fruitless investments
- To check the credibility of advertisements and brochures
- To obtain an overview of rights in connection with business acquisitions
- To discover future marketing of new products
Product characteristics
A name search will disclose whether a business or an individual is the holder of rights in one or more countries within the field of patents, utility models, trademarks and designs.
The search is performed in accessible national as well as international databases and in some cases also by access to other sources.
Upon conclusion of the search, a report with the following contents will be prepared:
- A description of the task
- A summary of the relevant material
- The scope of the search, including time period, databases and geographical coverage
- Any accompanying documents related to the contents of the name search
- References will be enclosed. The references may include only bibliographical information or they may also include abstracts and drawings, if any
- Copies of published material according to agreement with the customer
Delivery
Delivery will normally take place within approximately a fortnight.
Prices
The price of an international name search for rights is DKK 4,200 in 1 to 2 names including up to 40 references. The price of additional references is DKK 16 per reference. The price of additional names is DKK 1050 per name.
The price of a name search for patent and utility model rights effective in Denmark in 1 to 2 names is DKK 3,100. The price of additional names is DKK 475 per name. Other name searches are charged on an hourly basis (DKK 1050 per hour).
The above prices are exclusive of VAT.
The Danish Patent and Trademark Office helps businesses turn their ideas into assets. We find and screen technical information. We do not provide assessments or make recommendations in this process. We supply targeted information and guidance. We examine, process and issue patent, design and trademark rights. We are 250 employees and are part of the Danish Ministry of Economic and Business Affairs.
Last update: 30 October 2007
Contact us
Do you wish to receive more information about our work? Fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
For more general questions you can also get in touch with us on +45 43 50 83 01 or via mail on pvs@dkpto.dk
