The Novagraaf Group

Leading Intellectual Property Consultants

Intellectual property: the key corporate asset

Companies operating in a global marketplace are constantly faced with new opportunities and challenges. Technological developments give rise to ever greatest assets a company has in its possession. In the knowledge that you invest considerable resources in research, development, creation and communication,

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changing products, and new regulations demand compliance and transparency. Combined with the global reach of modern communication technology, this offers endless opportunities for capitalizing on Intellectual Property. we believe that Intellectual Property rights should be properly protected, audited, exploited and managed as part of an overall strategy to leverage their full potential as an engine of growth. The Novagraaf group has the skills, experience and European coverage required to effectively help you to develop such a strategy, to identify opportunities and to take the necessary action. At Novagraaf, we consider Intellectual Property in all its forms to be one of the Novagraaf: European consultancy, management and administrative services for Trademarks, Patents, Industrial designs, Domain names and Copyrights.

Who we are
Novagraaf is an Intellectual Property consulting group, one of Europes leading service providers in the field. For our clients, we aim to be the preferred advisor for all IP-related legal, registration and organisational matters.

The Novagraaf Group

In August 2000, the Markgraaf and Novamark groups both well-known international companies active in the field of Intellectual Property rights merged under the new name Novagraaf. The Novagraaf group has since then become one of the top 10 IP firms in Europe, with offices in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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We are proud of this profile, with our well-balanced range of Intellectual Property consultancy and management services. However, we do not confine ourselves to traditional IP services, but can cater for all your IP needs. Besides high-quality filing and prosecution services, including searching, registration, renewals and watching, we also offer contentious / legal services and IP Management and Consulting services. We can manage any Intellectual Property rights portfolio, no matter how large or complex. The majority of our work is related to Trademarks and Patents, but our professionals are also highly experienced in handling Industrial designs, Domain names and Copyrights. experience and expertise.

Today, more than 400 dedicated professionals and staff members across Europe deliver a full range of Intellectual Property services. Our network of partners and associates assures our clients top-quality representation worldwide. We are proud to have many of the worlds leading businesses among our clients: clients who value our global outlook and coverage, and who benefit from our

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Trademarks
Our attorneys provide a full range of trademark services for both domestic and global portfolios, handling local registrations, community trademarks and international registrations (under the Madrid protocol). We manage and monitor your trademark assets, offer expert legal advice and work together with you on any other IP related issues, as true strategic partners. You can rely on our expertise and experience and benefit from our state-of-the-art IT systems and IP processes.

Filing and Prosecution services

Trade Marks and Designs: l Search l Registration l Renewal l Modification l Watching l Reports (current status) l Formal objections Regional approaches: Local registrations clients country only l Community Trade Marks (CTM) and Community Designs all EU member countries l International Registrations countries under Madrid Protocol (80) l Other countries local registrations outside countries where Novagraaf is active
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Contentious / Legal services

Legal advice: l Advice not covered under prosecution l Oppositions l Infringements l Cancellations / Revocations l Misuse / Abuse l Other: Licensing Agreements Distribution Contracts Exclusivity Agreements Co-existence Agreements Etc. Representation: l In court (partner with law firms) l Out of court l Local Registries, OHIM Mediation & Arbitration Customs Enforcement Copyright

IP Management and Consulting services

Organizational: l Audit, setup and / or restructuring of a clients IP department / function l Outsourcing / Insourcing l Training / Coaching l Etc. Financial: Valuation l Taxation / Transfer Pricing l Licensing / Royalty Audits l Financial audits l Sale, license back l Etc.
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Strategic: Capitalizing and / or saving on IP l International presence & competition l Strategic audits l Filing strategies l Portfolio restructuring l Etc.
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Marketing-related: l Name creation l Assistance in marketing teams l Etc. Bulk filing l High volume activities or fulfilment Domain name services

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Software & IT-driven tools l Easy IP l TM Webscan l Etc.

Filing and Prosecution services

Searching (Prior Art) Drafting Translation Filing Post Filing Formalities Search and Examination Reports Grant Formalities Payment of annuities / taxes Obtaining SPCs

Contentious / Legal services

Legal advice: l Advice not covered under prosecution l Validity l Freedom to Operate l Infringements l Revocations l Oppositions l Other: Licensing Agreements Distribution Contracts Exclusivity Agreements Co-existence Agreements Etc. Representation: In court (partner with law firms) l Out of court l Local Patent Offices, EPO
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IP Management and Consulting services

Organizational: l Setup / restructuring clients IP department l Outsourcing / Insourcing l Training / Coaching l Etc. Financial: l Valuation l Taxation / Transfer Pricing l Licensing / Royalty Audits l Sale, license back l Etc. Strategic: Capitalizing and / or saving on IP l International presence & competition l Filing strategy l Portfolio restructuring l Etc.
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Patents
Our international team of patent professionals is highly competent in all relevant technical fields. We draft and translate patent specifications, file and prosecute patent applications, and advise on issues such as validity and infringement of customer and third-party patents. Novagraaf patent attorneys assist you in developing a tailor-made patent strategy, which protects and exploits your valuable inventions to the full. Patent attorneys at Novagraaf include native English, French, German and Dutch speaking professionals who are qualified to act before the EPO, WIPO and national Patent Offices.

Mediation & Arbitration Customs

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Marketing-related: l Assistance in marketing teams l Etc. Software & IT-driven tools

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Client satisfaction Commitment

We aim to exceed your expectations by working closely together with you to get

to the very heart of the matter. Focusing on quality, optimal protection, on-time

delivery and fair pricing, we help you to deploy your Intellectual Property in the best possible manner to maximize your companys performance and growth.

Competence

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We believe that we can only offer you advice and services that are exactly tailored to your needs by working together in a close, reciprocal relationship. We combine this with constant research into changes in the marketplace and into your needs and expectations. This is our commitment to the success of

For more than 100 years, we have been a solid and stable partner for our clients. Years of experience and training enable our attorneys to provide you with exactly the services you require. This, together with our state-of-the-art IT systems, guarantees you efficient, cost effective and timely delivery. Our international orientation and European group structure are qualities that enable you to get the most out of your Intellectual Property on a broader stage.

Creativity
Our work is not limited to providing traditional IP services, we offer a full range of Filing and Prosecution, Contentious / Legal as well as IP Management and Consulting services. We are continually on the lookout for innovative new ideas to serve your needs even better. Our creative solutions and lateral thinking provide you with the highest level of service and quality.

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www.novagraaf.be www.novagraaf.nl www.novagraaf.be Novagraaf Nederland B.V. Hogehilweg 3 Nederland B.V. Novagraaf 1101Hogehilweg 3 CA AMSTERDAM Postbus 22722 1101 CA AMSTERDAM 1100 DE AMSTERDAM-ZUIDOOST Postbus 22722 T +31 (0)20 564 14 11 1100 DE AMSTERDAM-ZUIDOOST F +31 (0)20 696 23 03 T +31 (0)20 564 14 E info@novagraaf.nl 11 F +31 (0)20 696 23 03 Novagraaf Belgium S.A E info@novagraaf.nl Chausse de la Hulpe 187 Novagraaf B-1170 BRUSSELS Belgium S.A T +32 (0)2 675de 07Hulpe 187 Chausse 57 la F +32 (0)2 BRUSSELS B-1170 675 06 22 E tm@novagraaf.be07 T +32 (0)2 675 57 F presence Local+32 (0)2 675 06 22 E tm@novagraaf.be Novagraaf Breda Heerbaan 246 Local presence 4817 NL BREDA Postbus 9376 Novagraaf Breda 4801 LJ BREDA246 Heerbaan T +31 (0)76 57 23 200 4817 NL BREDA F +31 (0)76 57 23 201 Postbus 9376 E info@novagraaf.nl 4801 LJ BREDA T +31 (0)76 57 23 200 F +31 (0)76 57 23 201 E info@novagraaf.nl

Novagraaf France Novagraaf France www.novagraaf.fr

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www.novagraaf.fr Novagraaf France SA Trademarks France SA Novagraaf 122, rue Edouard Vaillant Trademarks 92593 LEVALLOIS-PERRET 122, rue Edouard Vaillant T +33 (0)1 49 64 60 00 92593 LEVALLOIS-PERRET F +33 (0)1 49 64 60 60 E T +33 (0)1 49 64 60 00 tm.fr@novagraaf.fr F +33 (0)1 49 64 60 60 Novagraaf Technologies SA E tm.fr@novagraaf.fr Patents Novagraaf Technologies 44, Avenue Georges Pompidou SA Patents 92300 LEVALLOIS-PERRET T 44, Avenue Georges Pompidou +33 (0)1 49 64 60 00 F 92300 LEVALLOIS-PERRET +33 (0)1 49 64 61 30 E T +33 (0)1 49 64 60 00 pat.fr@novagraaf.fr F +33 (0)1 49 Local presence 64 61 30 E pat.fr@novagraaf.fr Novagraaf Lorient 4, Rue du Gnral Hoche Local presence BP855 - 56108 LORIENT T +33 (0)2 97 21 87 87 Novagraaf Lorient F +33 (0)2 97Gnral Hoche 4, Rue du 64 55 77 E agence-lorient@novagraaf.fr BP855 - 56108 LORIENT Novagraaf Metz 87 87 T +33 (0)2 97 21 11,F +33Graham64 55 77 Rue (0)2 97 Bell Btiment B8 E agence-lorient@novagraaf.fr 57070 METZ T Novagraaf Metz +33 (0)3 87 74 81 36 F 11, Rue Graham Bell +33 (0)3 87 36 26 76 E Btiment B8 agence-metz@novagraaf.fr 57070 METZ Novagraaf Besancon T Rue Proudhon 25A,+33 (0)3 87 74 81 36 F +33 (0)3 87 36 25000 BESANCON26 76 T E agence-metz@novagraaf.fr +33 (0)3 81 82 85 66 F Novagraaf25 50 +33 (0)3 81 81 Besancon E agence-besancon@novagraaf.fr 25A, Rue Proudhon Novagraaf Toulon 25000 BESANCON Espace Trigle - Lou Gabian T +33 (0)3 81 82 85 66 227 +33 (0)3 81 Etienne Peyre F boulevard 81 25 50 83500 La Seyne sur Mer novagraaf.fr E agence-besancon@ T +33 (0)4 94 27 49 08 F Novagraaf Toulon +33 (0)4 94 27 33 25 E Espace Trigle - Lou Gabian agence-toulon@novagraaf.fr 227 boulevard Etienne Peyre Novagraaf Bordeaux-Merignac 83500 La Seyne sur Mer Immeuble Le Lindbergh 6, T +33 (0)4 94Armstrong Avenue Neil 27 49 08 F +33 (0)4 94 27 33692 MERIGNAC 33 25 T E agence-toulon@novagraaf.fr +33 (0)5 56 18 11 81 F +33 (0)5 56 34 79 97 E agence-bordeaux@novagraaf.fr

Novagraaf UK Novagraaf UK www.novagraaf.co.uk

www.novagraaf.co.uk Novagraaf London Trademarks J.E. Evans-Jackson & Co. Trademarks Novagraaf London Parchment House & Co. J.E. Evans-Jackson 13 Northburgh Street Parchment House LONDON EC1V 0JP 13 Northburgh Street T +44 (0)20 7608 3098 F LONDON EC1V 0JP +44 (0)20 7608 2934 +44 (0)20 7608 3098 ETinfo.london@novagraaf.co.uk F +44 (0)20 7608 2934 Novagraaf London Patents E info.london@novagraaf.co.uk QED Intellectual Property Novagraaf London Patents Parchment House 13 Northburgh Street QED Intellectual Property LONDON EC1V 0JP Parchment House T13 Northburgh Street +44 (0)20 7253 1752 F LONDON EC1V 0JP +44 (0)20 7608 2985 E info.london@novagraaf.co.uk T +44 (0)20 7253 1752 Local presence F +44 (0)20 7608 2985 E info.london@novagraaf.co.uk Novagraaf Manchester

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Novagraaf Switzerland

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William A. Shepherd & Son Local presence Spring House, 1st Floor 42-44 Fountain Street Novagraaf Manchester MANCHESTER M2 2AX William A. Shepherd & Son T +44 (0)161 281 3000 F Spring House, 3001 +44 (0)161 281 1st Floor 42-44 Fountain Street E info.manchester@novagraaf.co.uk MANCHESTER M2 2AX Novagraaf Norwich T +44 (0)161 281 3000 12 Meridian Way F +44 (0)161 281 3001 Meridian Business Park E info.manchester NORWICH NR7 0TA @novagraaf.co.uk TNovagraaf438 422 +44 (0)1603 York F The Crescent437 469 +44 (0)1603 E54 Blossom Street info.norwich@novagraaf.co.uk YORK YO24 1AP T +44 (0)1904 610 586 F +44 (0)1904 610 909 E info.york@novagraaf.co.uk

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with main offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Geneva, London and Paris

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