In this customer story, we spoke with Olof Nilsson, IP and Marketing Manager at the Norway based company, FourPhase. As part of a compact team where everyone takes on several roles, Olof looks after the company’s patents alongside his marketing work.

Traditional renewal setup with limited visibility

Before moving renewals to PatentRenewal.com, FourPhase had a patent consultant and a patent law firm handling their patent work end-to-end. The setup was functional, but their renewal setup did not give them cost-efficiency and a live, structured overview.

The main challenges with the old setup included:

  • A lack of real time visibility into the patent portfolio
  • High costs with the law firm
  • An overview that depended on updates from the consultant, not a platform
  • Difficulty checking costs or statuses without going through several people

 “The communication flow wasn't automated. So a lot of emails, reminders, calls, et cetera. I like IP management but I needed a good tool for managing it.”

Lower costs and a clearer overview

Olof’s main motivation behind the switch was about control and clarity. He wanted an online overview that was simple to track day to day, while also bringing renewal costs down.

Key reasons for choosing PatentRenewal.com included:

  • The opportunity to lower patent renewal costs
  • An easier way to access information without emailing consultants
  • Confidence in the reliability of the switch

“The main motivation was basically to get more for less.” 

Easier budgeting and a modern workflow

Switching to PatentRenewal.com gave FourPhase a clearer and more efficient way to manage patent renewals. Information that once required follow up emails and spreadsheets is now available instantly for him.

Since adopting the platform, the company has achieved:

  • Instant access to portfolio information: They can check patent details anytime without searching through files.
  • Simpler, more accurate budgeting: The platform made it possible to review previous year’s costs and check regional activity easily, which helps them plan ahead.
  • Full cost transparency: The clear breakdowns of costs show exactly what each patent renewal includes making it a transparent renewal solution.
  • A modern alternative to spreadsheets: The platform replaces manual tools and scattered documents with a professional way to share portfolio information across all teams.
 “Instead of having an Excel database or whatever other solution there is. Finally I can share patent information easily with my colleagues or investors. They can access the patents in a really professional way.”
  • A helpful tool for a one person IP function: Having everything structured in one place reduces workload and stress.

 “With PatentRenewal.com, I know that the whole process is transparent. Especially the cost, which is an important feature. It feels like the way to manage patents in today's era.”

A better way to manage patents

With PatentRenewal.com, FourPhase now has a clear and modern view of the company’s patent portfolio, full transparency of costs, and an easier way to plan budgets. The platform supports the way he works and gives him confidence that everything is handled properly.

“It’s the smart way of managing patents. If you want a good overview of your ongoing patent portfolio and your costs, visualising that in a good way both for the past and the future, then PatentRenewal.com seems the good choice.”

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