Our Services

Lightning fast delivery of searchable US file histories...read more

Lightning fast delivery of searchable US file histories.

• Tempus IP provides your organization with US and non-US (international) file histories, in searchable PDF formats for easy review.
• Add our option for bookmarks at a nominal fee and review is made even easier!
• Wide range of delivery methods: download from our website, email or CD-ROM.
• Personal archive of ordered documents - no need to pay twice.
• In need of just NPL documents? No need to order the entire file, choose our NPL Only option and we can get these to you quickly, many times with same day service.
• Need a File Wrapper reviewed? Need only copies of selected papers? We have experienced staff to review the original USPTO file on-site to accommodate your needs, whatever they may be.

Our standard turnaround time for U.S. file histories is 24 hours. Most orders placed in the morning are delivered the same day by close of business.

Pricing

• US: $1 per page - $50 minimum (searchable pdf format)
• Paper copy: call for a quote
• Bookmarks: $15 per file
• Cited Patent references: $1 per document (except special orders)
• Cited Non Patent Literature: $1 per page (if ordered with file history)
• Cited Non Patent Literature only: $1 per page ($25 minimum, $50 if paper)
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Track down hard-to-find documents across the globe...read more

Track down hard-to-find documents across the globe.

Minesoft's international presence has enabled us to develop worldwide links rapidly in the field of IP documentation. Tempus IP has established relationships with National IP Offices and a range of other local agents active in document procurement.

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A one-stop shop for US and international patents...read more

A one-stop shop for US and international patents.

With Tempus IP, you have all of the world's patent issuing offices in one central location.

• Convenient, economical, and efficient.
• Order patent copies online for both U.S. and non-US (international) patents, provided in searchable PDF format.
• Our patent copy delivery system is powered by Minesoft PatentOrder™ - a service chosen by leading corporations worldwide to deliver copies of patents required on a daily basis.

Delivery within minutes for most patents from more than 50 countries.

Pricing

• US and International (Minesoft collection): $1 per document
• Special Orders: From $35 (contact us for pricing and turnaround time)
• English Abstracts: $5 per abstract
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Obtain and forward documents certified by the USPTO....read more

Obtain and forward documents certified by the USPTO.

With staff on site at the USPTO and established accounts to facilitate transactions, Tempus IP can retrieve certified copies of:

• USPTO IP documents
• File histories/wrappers
• Patent and published applications
• Reel/frame
• Abstract of title, and more...

Pricing

• Certified US Paper file histories: $75 + $225 (USPTO fees). Additional fees if more than 400 pages.
• Certified US Image File Wrapper: $105 (including USPTO fee)
• Certified Patent/Published application: $75 (including USPTO fee)
• Certified US Application-as-filed: $75 (including USPTO fee)
• Certified Abstract of title: $75 (including USPTO fee)
• Certified Reel/Frame: $75 (including USPTO fee)
• Certified International documents: contact us for a quote and turnaround time
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Search for changes in patent ownership...read more

Search for changes in patent ownership

For up-to-date records of patent ownership, turn to Tempus IP.

• We search & report all changes of assignment, as recorded by the USPTO, e.g. Change of ownership due to sale, M&A, or any other type of patent transfer.
• Whether you need just one specific assignment or the entire Chain of Title, Tempus IP delivers the details quickly and thoroughly.
• We can provide you with copies of assignments whether you need just one or one thousand.

Pricing

• Chain of title search: $50 per patent number plus copy costs
• Assignment copy (reel/frame): $1 per page ($10 minimum per assignment)
• Assignments Retrieved from Microfilm: $35 per assignment (when applicable)
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Ease the burden of IP Due Diligence tasks...read more

Ease the burden of IP Due Diligence tasks.

Whenever a transaction of IP rights occurs (whether that is for licensing or acquisition of a patent portfolio), all the parties involved need to perform a complete due diligence.

Tempus IP has the experience and resources to provide all the documentation to support such a task in the shortest term possible.

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Quality machine-assisted or human translations of patent abstracts...read more

Quality machine-assisted or human translations of patent abstracts.

Whether you need foreign patents translated into English or English abstracts of foreign patents that have also been filed in an English-speaking country, let Tempus IP provide you with the highest-quality machine and professional translation services available in the industry.

• Machine Assisted Translations are available within 24 hours in the following languages: Chinese (simplified and traditional), Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.
• Human translations into English are also available for these and many other of the world's 160 known languages.

Pricing

• Machine Assisted Translations: $150 per document up to 10 pages (delivered within 48 hours)
• Contact us for an estimate of documents over 10 pages
• Human Translations: Contact us for a quote
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Professional assistance with patent and file wrapper searches...read more

Professional assistance with patent and file wrapper searches.

Should you need the services of a skilled professional experienced in the File History business to assist you in your patent and file wrapper searches, we provide searching on an hourly basis.

Pricing

• $55 per hour
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Streamline the process with our experienced staff and courier service...read more

Streamline the process with our experienced staff and courier service.

Tempus IP provides the experienced staff and courier services to submit all the necessary documentation to the proper US agency or the embassy of the foreign country not party in the Hague Convention.

Our domestic and foreign document authentication services include notarized documents, certificates of incorporation and certified assignments. We have legalized documents for filing in countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia, and our IP industry experts are well-versed in the multi-step process needed for acceptance abroad. We rigorously ensure all records are accurately accounted for throughout the process, and client confidentiality is always the utmost priority.

Pricing

• $125 per agency plus agency fees (Department of State, Notary fees, Embassy fees)
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Intelligent solutions tailored to specific needs...read more

Intelligent solutions tailored to specific needs

• Along with the services outlined above, Tempus IP also provides customized solutions that address the client's time and personnel constraints.
• The widest range of IP professionals turn to us to outsource a project: whether it's extracting 500+ patent numbers and establishing a storage protocol, or retrieving more than 250 patent numbers and performing related chains of title within a tight deadline, Tempus IP has the technology and talent to deliver on time and within budget.

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