Questel: The IP Full-Service One Stop Shop

Overview

Questel: Revolutionizing Patent Management with Cost Savings and Efficiency

Questel is the EU-based biggest IP full-service provider for software and services for patents designs and trademarks being headquartered in Paris, France and having the biggest personal hub in Munich, Germany.

Case Study: Heraeus Achieves €500,000 in Annual Savings

Questel’s impact is exemplified by their partnership with Heraeus, a global technology group. By adopting Questel’s IP cost management solutions, Heraeus achieved €500,000 in annual savings on foreign patent filings and prosecution costs. The collaboration streamlined Heraeus’s IP processes, reduced administrative overhead, and allowed their team to focus on strategic, high-value tasks. Heraeus is now managing 4 times more international fillings in house with the same head count. This success story highlights how Questel’s expertise translates directly into measurable financial benefits for clients.

Software and Services for Streamlined IP Management

Questel offers a broad array of solutions designed to simplify and enhance IP management, including:

Orbit Intelligence: A powerful search and analytics platform for patents
Equinox IPMS : Comprehensive portfolio management software for IP assets.
qatent: AI-based patent drafting support
Qthena : AI-based prosecution copilot
International Filing Support: Centralized services for PCT and national phase filings, EP validations, and Unitary Patents, leveraging a global network in 130+ countries.
Cost Management Solutions: Delivering average savings of 20–30% on external IP expenditures, including patent translations and renewals.
Patent Annuities: With PAVIS Questel is having over 30 years of experience in the annities and renewals business and is one of the biggest players world wide.
Court-Approved Manual Curated SEP Essentiality Data: Ensuring accuracy in assessing essential patents for standards essential patents