High Patent Filing and Maintenance Costs
Definition
Fuel cell firms like CFCL maintain large patent portfolios (48 patents in 28 families), incurring substantial ongoing costs; GHD granted multiple patents indicating high investment.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 5,000-10,000 per patent application + AUD 1,000-2,000 annual renewals
- Frequency: Annual for active portfolios
- Root Cause: Manual tracking of deadlines, annuities, and international filings
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Fuel Cell Manufacturing in Australia 🇦🇺 spends AUD 20,000+ per patent family annually on filings. Automation of portfolio management cuts renewal waste.
Affected Stakeholders
Patent Attorneys, IP Managers, Finance Teams
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Lost Market Opportunities from Patent Gaps
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