Patent Validity Search

Cost & Timings

The cost of a validity search depends on technical difficulty, but typically they start from around £1,500 plus VAT. We will give you a free estimate of the costs before we start work.

The report will be issued within 10 working days of us agreeing the costs with you.

Contact Details

For more information or to request a free estimate please e-mail us at sas@ipo.gov.uk or phone +44 (0)1633 811010 or fax +44 (0)1633 811020. You can also write to us at:-

Search and Advisory Service
Intellectual Property Office
Concept House
Cardiff Road
Newport, South Wales
NP10 8QQ

Please note that you must accept liability for the transmission of any information you send us or ask to receive from us via e-mail.