---
title: "Patent Portfolio Management"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/intellectual-property-law-en/patent-portfolio-management-en"
field: "Intellectual Property Law"
description: "Strategic patent portfolio management services. Annuity payments, renewals, and audits. Find patent attorneys on Legal.ge."
reviewed: "2026-02-15"
updated: "2026-11-07"
publisher: "legal.ge"
---

# Patent Portfolio Management

> Source: legal.ge, https://legal.ge/en/service/intellectual-property-law-en/patent-portfolio-management-en

Patent Portfolio Management is a strategic service for companies that own multiple patents or plan to expand into international markets. A patent is not a one-time act; it is a living asset that requires constant monitoring, payment of annual fees (annuities), and strategic planning of geographic coverage. Missing even a single deadline can lead to the cancellation of the patent and the loss of technology. Effective portfolio management implies not only deadline control but also patent auditing—determining which patents are profitable, which should be sold or licensed, and where protection should be dropped to save costs.

## What Patent Portfolio Management Services Cover

Partner patent bureaus on Legal.ge offer full administrative and strategic support:

-   **Deadline Monitoring and Renewals:** Organizing the payment of annual maintenance fees in Georgia and abroad (deadlines vary by country).
-   **International Expansion (PCT/Paris Convention):** Managing national phases—deciding which countries to enter before the priority period expires.
-   **Portfolio Audit and Optimization:** Evaluating existing patents against business goals. Identifying "dead" patents and abandoning them to save budget.
-   **Licensing Administration:** Tracking licenses and monitoring royalties for patents in the portfolio.
-   **Recording Changes:** Reflecting changes in ownership, address, or name in patent registers.

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### How often do I need to pay patent maintenance fees?

In Georgia and most jurisdictions, maintenance fees (annuities) are paid annually. The payment cycle typically starts from the filing date or the grant date, depending on the country's specific laws.

### What is the benefit of a patent portfolio audit?

An audit aligns your IP assets with your current business strategy. It identifies obsolete patents that drain the budget and highlights gaps where new protection is needed, optimizing overall IP expenditure.

### Can you handle PCT national phase entries from Georgia?

Yes, we manage the transition of international PCT applications into national phases in target countries. This involves strategic selection of jurisdictions and coordination with local attorneys to meet strict deadlines.

### What happens to the portfolio during a company merger?

During M&A, patent ownership must be legally transferred and recorded in the respective patent offices. Proper portfolio management ensures that all assets are valid and unencumbered during the due diligence process.