Do you have an idea to protect?
Four types of intellectual property rights are: patent, trademark, design and copyright. When you create something, copyright occurs automatically. You can choose to protect the other three with us at Swedish Intellectual Property Office, PRV.
Patent
Patent protects new technical solutions to problems. The protection gives you exclusive right to your invention for up to 20 years.
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A trademark is a distinguishing sign for a product or a service. For example, it can be a word, a symbol, a sound or a colour.
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A design registration protects the appearance of a product, but not its function.
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Copyright protects artistic creation such as music, film and literature. The protection occurs automatically.
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Welcome to PRV Consulting
We offers a wide range of search services – standard products as well as customized searches based on your specific needs. You can use the information as a basis for strategic decisions. Our strength lies in using experienced patent examiners, assuring our customers skilled searching experts in all areas of technology.
Fee changes for patents and trademarks 2025
On March 15, PRV will change some of its fees regarding patents. The new fees that apply to trademarks are delayed. They are expected to come into effect on April 25, but the decision is not yet final and may change.
New package on game development
We are now launching a brand new knowledge package on game development. Here, we assist you as a game developer in creating value from your intellectual properties.
New trademark fees from 25 April
As of 25 April 2025, PRV will adjust certain trade mark fees.
From 1 June 2025 new equivalent amounts in PCT-fees are established
Changed PCT fees from 1 June 2025 due to currency adjustments.
Welcome to the PRV School online!
Here, we provide you with basic knowledge about intellectual property rights in approximately 2 hours. Of course, you can choose how much time you spend on each learning session.
The bad deal store
Counterfeited products, a bad deal for you
Don’t buy illegal products. If the price is too good to be true, then it normally is.
The downside of a bargain
Counterfeiting can affect everything from your security to the economy in general.
Protect your business
The more successful you are as an entrepreneur, the greater the risk of getting copied.
Entrepreneurs tell their story
Here you find interviews with successful entrepreneurs: Within different business areas, they all work strategically with intellectual property such as trademark, patent, design protection and copyright. Find inspiration here!
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