technology

Patent annuity and renewal management

The specific practice of tracking and paying periodic fees across every jurisdiction where a patent is filed to keep it in force.

Where it's used

Patent lifecycle management
Specialist firms and software platforms that manage a biotech or pharmaceutical patent portfolio from filing through expiration — tracking deadlines, paying renewal annuities across every jurisdiction where a patent is active, and flagging expiration dates that determine when generic or biosimilar competition can enter.
regulatory-legal 7 min