The simulator is set up with default values that can be changed. More advanced settings in terms of display and design are available.
Basic customization
The simulator has been set up with default values for the following parameters. These values can be adapted before publication on your website.
| Parameter | Default values | Other possibilities |
| Language of the simulator | English | German, French |
| Unitary patent jurisdictions | Expected = jurisdictions having ratified and/or signed |
Confirmed = jurisdictions having ratified |
| Jurisdictions | France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom | None, or any member, validation and extension states |
| Bars and charts colors | Aligned to your brand colors | Any colors |
| Your IP Firm fee for handling a validation | 100 € | Any amount |
| Your IP Firm fee for paying an annuity | 100 € | Any amount |
| Pruning | Enabled | Disabled |
| Number of years after which the patent shall be abandoned | 14 | 0 - 20 |
| Language of the proceedings | English | German, French |
| Number of months between the application date and the grants | 48 | 0 - 228 |
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Average number of words in a European patent (based on language of the proceedings) |
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Any values |
Advanced customization
Text
The text fields highlighted in the picture below can be adapted if needed.
Note: It is recommended to be as concise as possible as the length of the text may alter the overall layout of the simulator.
Fees display and design
The simulator allows certain customizations in terms of the display of fees and the look and feel.
- Showing costs
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| with costs | without costs |
- Showing cumulative costs or yearly costs
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| cumulative costs | yearly costs |
- Block styles
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| card | transparent |
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| flat | |
- Jurisdiction(s) selection position
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| left | right |
- Budget chart style
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| doughnut | pie |
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| text only | |