Yes. Crimson Insights offers fixed-fee patent invalidity search engagements. The fee depends on the number of claims and the technology involved. We discuss your requirements and provide a matter-specific quotation before the engagement begins.
How is the fixed fee determined?
The claims to be investigated and the technical subject matter provide the basis for the quotation.
When requesting a fee proposal, identify the selected independent and dependent claims and describe the technology. If your team is concerned about particular limitations, highlight those features so we can discuss the intended search scope.
A fixed-fee quotation applies to the agreed engagement. It should be read alongside the scope and deliverables rather than treated as a price for any search involving the patent.
What should you send to request a quotation?
Please provide:
- The patent number.
- The claims you want searched.
- A brief explanation of the technology and key technical issues.
- Known references or previous search results, where available.
- Relevant dates and assumptions supplied by counsel.
- Your preferred delivery date.
- The reporting and claim-mapping requirements.
The number of claims and technology determine the fee. The other information helps us define the work, discuss availability, and agree what will be delivered.
Are claim charts included in the engagement?
Crimson offers claim-limitation mapping or claim charts where requested within the agreed scope. Specify your mapping requirements when asking for a quotation.
For example, tell us whether counsel needs a reference report, mapping against selected limitations, or a particular chart format. The quotation should identify the agreed deliverables so both teams have the same expectations.
What if the search requirements change?
If you later need additional claims investigated or different deliverables, discuss the revised requirements with Crimson before proceeding. Confirm whether the existing quotation covers the requested work or whether a revised scope and quotation are needed.
This keeps the engagement clear as the matter develops.
Does a fixed fee guarantee a successful invalidity finding?
No. A fixed fee establishes the charge for the agreed research and reporting. It does not guarantee that the search will identify a reference disclosing every limitation or produce a particular legal outcome.
Crimson provides technical research to support counsel’s assessment. Counsel determines the legal significance and intended use of the findings.
Request a fixed-fee invalidity search quotation
Contact Crimson Insights with the patent, selected claims, technology, and preferred timeline. Include your reporting requirements so we can discuss the engagement and prepare a fixed-fee quotation.