FICPI PMC // Invoicing Know How for IP Firms Survey

Background

The survey is related to the core IP service business (patent, trademark and design services), fading out the legal work in connection with IP lawsuits. In case different invoicing models are implemented, the answers shall be given for the standard invoicing model applied (if possible).

This survey has been sent to the FICPI membership at large.

Survey deadline: 26 August 2026

1. Introduction

Office name/Your name(Required.)

Country of office(Required.)

Number of IP Attorneys/ IP Specialists in office:(Required.)

Fewer than 5

5–15

16–30

More than 30

Number of assistant staff in office:
Number of assistant staff related to IP services, including the financial department
(Required.)

Fewer than 3

3–10

11–25

More than 25