Patents
Life Sciences & Chemistry
The presence of an in-house team of expert scientific and legal consultants enables ARNASON FAKTOR to offer a full range of IP-related services in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics and other branches of life sciences and chemistry.
Our patent specialists can assist you in every aspect of patent prosecution and exploitation. These services include advice on preparing and filing patent applications, validation of European Patents, as well as more complex activities such as analysing competitors’ patents for companies commercialising new products and maximising the value of intellectual property.
Technology & Software
Working through a highly educated team of consultants with extensive experience in the field, ARNASON FAKTOR offers clients a complete range of IP-related services as applied to products and ideas relating to technology and software. Specialist areas of competence include all areas of electrical, mechanical and industrial engineering, as well as software development, electronics and industrial design.
Advice
ARNASON FAKTOR operates an active program of educational and advisory services for Icelandic companies competing both in national and international markets.
Filing Requirements:
1. The full name, profession and complete postal address of the, or each applicant. Inventor's full name and complete postal address.
2. Inventor's full name and complete postal address.
3. Specification, claims and abstract in triplicate, in Icelandic, English or Scandinavian languages, if other; translation is required.
4. Drawings, if any, in triplicate.
5. Claim to conventional priority, if any, stating country, filing date and serial number of basic application from which priority is claimed. Priority must be claimed within 2 months from the filing date.
6. Assignment deed signed by the inventor, if the applicant is not the inventor. May be filed later (within a term of three months).
7. Priority document (certified copy) if conventional priority has been claimed, must be filed within 16 months from the priority date.
Duration 20 years from date of application
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