Technology protected.
Patent protection.
Patent application for your technical innovation Protect what moves you forward
Want to protect a technical innovation—but aren’t sure whether a patent or utility model is the right way to go, or whether you need specific support with a patent application? Whether you’re a startup, a mid-tier company, fast-growing SME, or corporation: We can help you recognize the potential of your idea and protect it with a focused strategy.
A carefully considered patent application secures not only exclusivity, but also commercial flexibility and a competitive edge.
Want to protect something else?
Trademark protection protects the name or logo of your product.
Design protection protects the external design—in other words, what makes your product look unique.
We are happy to advise you on the right protection.
Patent or utility model: What suits your innovation?
Unlike a patent, a utility model can be registered quickly. However, the term of protection is limited to 10 years.
Patent
Term of protection: up to 20 years
Comprehensive examination by the patent office
Also protects processes and methods
Examined
Ideal for long-term, financially significant innovations
Utility model
Term of protection: up to 10 years
No substantive examination (only formal examination)
Protection for products and devices only
Registered faster
Suitable for market-ready, simple solutions
Our tip: A combination of the two is often beneficial—e.g. quicker protection for each utility model and parallel patent application.
We will advise you individually on which route is best suited to your idea, and will assist you throughout the entire process, both nationally and internationally.
Our approach:
Strategy before formality
Before jointly deciding whether a patent application or a utility model is right for you, we evaluate your goals, your market, and the technical features of your invention.
A good patent doesn’t start with the application, but with your idea. We evaluate with you:
- The technical features that make the difference
- Whether your innovation is eligible for protection
- Which intellectual property rights make sense (patent application versus utility model or even design)
- How to keep your competitors at bay
We don't just assume responsibility for the formalities, we take a strategic approach. And in doing so, we combine technical, commercial, and legal perspectives.
Your patent application process
1. Evaluation
& strategy
We evaluate your idea, your industry, and your target markets. Based on our evaluation, we develop a protection strategy that really fits.
2. Preparation
& application
We prepare your patent application, formulate the claims, and submit the documents to the relevant patent office.
3. Examination
& optimization
We provide assistance during the examination procedure, respond to official notices, and optimize the application if needed.
4. Defense
& maintenance
Once your patent has been granted, we assist you in enforcing your rights and can also handle the ongoing management of your intellectual property rights if you wish.
Turn ideas into assets – PATENT WITH FLACH BAUER & PARTNER.
Patent application FAQs
Why
FLACH BAUER & PARTNER?
- Technical expertise thanks to in-house engineers and physicists
- Experience from leading Munich law firms and international proceedings
- Clear focus on financial benefits and protective effect
- No one-size fits all solutions, but rather individual strategies
Contact.
File a patent application or utility model now?
Let's work together to find the best protection strategy for your technical idea. Whether you're applying for a patent or a utility model - we provide honest, accurate, and forward-looking advice.
Feel free to contact us for an initial consultation.