Unitary or not Unitary ? That is the question !
In the coming months as a European Patent applicant you will have the opportunity to choose between the Classic Validation, i.e. State-by-State, or a European Patent with Unitary Effect.
Among the criteria to consider in making your choice, the initial price of validation of a patent and the ongoing cost of maintaining a patent are of great importance. For example, will the higher initial cost of the European Patent be offset by lower downstream costs of maintaining those patents in multiple States?
The Unitary Simulator helps you evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the two options. This simulator is simple, free of charge and requires no registration.
You will find here a detailed description of how the simulator works.