International Patent Filing Made Easy – On Time, Every Time

The Challenge

A boutique law firm approached Sun IP on Friday with an urgent request to file a 49,000-word patent application spanning 114 specification pages and 144 drawings. The application had to be filed in the United States by the following Monday. With the clock ticking, Sun IP faced several key challenges:

• The Greek nationality of one applicant raised concerns about whether Greek regulations required the application to be filed there first
• The request required dual filings within 72 hours, with strict deadlines for both the U.S. and Greece
• The client was concerned about the cost, as translation into Greek would have significantly increased expenses

Our Solution

Sun IP, despite a late Friday request, quickly confirmed Greek filing rules, noting only a basic filing was needed to establish priority, not a full translation. We engaged our Greek agents over the weekend, filing the application by Saturday. This enabled the client to proceed with the US filing on Monday, maintaining compliance in both countries while keeping costs down. Sun IP maintained constant communication with the client to provide updates, answer questions, and offer reassurance throughout the entire process.

The Result

The filing process was a success, with the Greek application completed on Saturday, clearing the path for the US filing on Monday. Sun IP’s quick action helped the client avoid the risk of non-compliance with Greek filing requirements and preserve their US filing timeline without the added expense of translation. This case highlights the strengths of Sun IP’s global network of agents and commitment to responsive client service, including outside of standard non-business hours and avoiding any additional or late fees charged to the client.

Key Takeaway

Sun IP’s dedication to client satisfaction goes beyond routine tasks. We are committed to delivering quality services and fast, practical solutions, regardless of time constraints or geographical challenges. This case demonstrates our capacity to leverage both our international expertise and strong agent partnerships to produce excellent results in high-risk situations. Our commitment to transparent, efficient service means clients can trust Sun IP to handle even their most urgent IP needs smoothly, cost-effectively, and with exceptional attention to detail, with no additional fee concerns interfering in the process.