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Filing Fee Terms

1. Definitions

  • “Insperanto”: Insperanto LTD, 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, UK Company #12172027, VAT #347809565.
  • “Filing”: Any patent application filed as a PCT National/Regional Phase or Paris Convention application (e.g., US, EP, DE, UK).
  • “Foreign Agent”: Any attorney or IP firm acting as an Insperanto Agent responsible for a Filing.
  • “Filing Fee”: The fixed professional fee charged by a Foreign Agent for a new Filing.

 

2. Agreement

By instructing Insperanto with a new Filing, you agree to these Terms, including the scope of Filing Fee Inclusions and Exclusions detailed below. The Foreign Agent is solely responsible for the timely and proper execution of each Filing, and you shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Insperanto and/or FundingIP from all losses, liabilities, costs, damages, or claims (including third-party claims) arising from the Foreign Agent’s work, errors, delays, or omissions.

Insperanto may amend these Terms by email or text; continued use constitutes acceptance.

 

3. Filing Fee Inclusions

  • Reviewing and completing standard filing forms (e.g., Application Data Sheet, Power of Attorney, Assignments, Oaths/Declarations, bibliographic details).
  • Preparing and submitting required forms at filing.
  • Filing the patent application with the competent authority.
  • Reporting to client on filing details.
    Forwarding and reporting the official Filing Receipt (or equivalent).
  • Recording assignment(s) submitted at filing.
  • Reporting of initial publication notice, where applicable.

 

4. Filing Fee Exclusions

 
  • Any PTO Official Fees or excess claim fees (official or professional).
  • Preparation or filing of preliminary amendments, claim amendments, or substantive legal work.
  • Preparation or filing of Information Disclosure Statements (IDS) or prior art submissions.
  • Late filing of forms (Declarations, Assignments, POA), or surcharges.
  • Any post-filing prosecution matters, such as Responses to Office Actions, Grant/Issuance.
  • Sequence listings or related professional fees.
  • Translation costs of any kind.
  • Any Office Notification of Application Deficiencies, that includes any official communication indicating that a filed application is incomplete or does not meet formal requirements, and requiring correction within a set time limit (e.g. without limitation, includes: USPTO “Notice of Missing Parts” or “Notice to File Corrected Application Papers,” EPO “Communication under Rule 58/71 EPC,” WIPO “Invitation to Correct Defects (PCT/RO/106),” UKIPO “Notice of Deficiency,” or similar notices issued by other patent offices).
  • Preparation or formalization of drawings.
  • Any fees charged by the instructing counsel for the Filing.
  • Any handling fees charged by Insperanto (if any).
  • Taxes, VAT, disbursements, of any kind.

Caroline Camilo Burko

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Caroline Camilo Burko is the Vice President of IP Portfolio Management, US at Insperanto, bringing over a decade of experience in legal and intellectual property management. She excels in leading strategic initiatives to protect and commercialize intellectual property assets, ensuring maximum value for clients.

Prior to joining Insperanto, Caroline served as Regional Sales Director at a leading IP services and software company, where she managed a geographically dispersed team and drove significant business growth. Caroline began her career as a Senior Litigation Paralegal, providing top-tier support to senior partners.

Caroline holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs with a Minor in Law & Public Policy. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is known for her positive energy, approachable leadership style, and dedication to providing optimal solutions for clients, making her an invaluable asset to Insperanto and its clients. 

Stefania Bortolotto

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Stefania brings a decade of experience as a Patent Paralegal, having built her knowledge and expertise in various firms. With a strong background in handling European patent applications, validations, international and foreign applications, and Italian patent applications, she has gained valuable experience in the field. She is also proficient in both English and Italian.