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Intellectual Property

What Are Patent Annuities?

Periodic fees paid to keep patents and applications in force, due at different times in each country.

Legal Tech GlossaryBy The Circle Desk

Why It Matters

Annuity payments add up quickly across large portfolios. Software and specialist providers help decide which patents to keep and make sure payments are never missed.

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Related Terms

IP management software
Software that tracks an organization's patents, trademarks and other IP assets, their deadlines, costs and ownership.
IP docketing
Recording and tracking deadlines for patent and trademark applications and registrations across patent and trademark offices worldwide.

General information, not legal advice. Part of the Legal Tech Glossary, 173 terms in plain English.