Think big, start small

Starting with an application for a Swedish patent means starting cautiously with a low investment. Once you have a Swedish patent application behind you, it is easier to decide whether it is worth applying for a patent in other countries. A Swedish patent application only relates to Sweden and is filed with PRV. A Swedish patent application is suitable if you only need to protect your invention in Sweden, but it is also a good starting point for further patenting in other countries.

Advantages

• The filing fee is low, internationally.
• You get an early report on the patentability of the invention.
• The early report gives you the time and opportunity to consider an international application (PCT).
• PRV is an easy authority to contact and access.
• You can write in Swedish but also have the opportunity to prepare for the international phase by filing an application in English, which you later supplement with a Swedish translation.
• Your Swedish patent application can be supplemented with a request for an International Type Search (ITS).

Fees

Filing fee
Granting fee
Plus annual fees

Time scale

In most cases, we serve the first technical notice within around 7 months.

More information

Swedish Patent Application – web-based application
Information leaflet - Swedish patent applications
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