General Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions (GTC) of Patai GmbH Last updated: 13 February 2025

Scope These General Terms and Conditions (“GTC”) apply to the entire business operations of Patai GmbH, registered in Switzerland (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”). The Company owns and operates the platform www.patai.ch and offers both paid and free services related to the submission of invention disclosures, consulting services, and matching users with suitable patent attorneys. These GTC apply to the aforementioned areas as well as to any other services the Company provides directly or indirectly to the customer.

Conclusion of Contract The contract is concluded when the customer accepts the Company’s offer regarding the use of services. The contract is also deemed concluded when the customer makes use of services provided by the Company.

Prices and Payment Unless stated otherwise in a specific offer, all prices are in Euro (EUR) or Swiss Francs (CHF) and are exclusive of applicable VAT. Payments can be made via credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Sofortüberweisung. Users receive unlimited access to our submission tool upon a one-time payment, valid until their account is deleted. A refund of service fees is issued if the user is matched with a patent attorney through our service—the fee is credited against the attorney’s invoice.

Obligations of the Company 4.1 Service Delivery The Company fulfills its obligation by providing the agreed-upon service. This includes services that were published online at the time the contract was concluded.

4.2 Use of Third Parties The Company is expressly entitled to engage third parties in order to fulfill its contractual obligations.

Obligations of the Customer 5.1 Duty to Cooperate The customer is obligated to take all necessary measures for the Company to provide its services without delay. These measures must be taken at the agreed place, time, and to the agreed extent. Depending on the circumstances, this may include providing relevant information and documentation.

5.2 Further Obligations The customer is fully responsible for the secure storage of their login credentials and passwords. The customer is solely responsible for the content of any submitted data and information. The customer agrees to provide all information truthfully and accurately.

Warranty and Liability The Company strives to ensure the availability of www.patai.ch and takes appropriate precautions to protect it from third-party interference. The Company accepts no liability for direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of its services, unless caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. No guarantee of success is provided for consulting services or submission outcomes.

Data Protection The Company collects and stores user data in accordance with Swiss data protection laws in a Microsoft data center located in Switzerland. Data is visible only to the Company and is shared with patent attorneys only with the user’s explicit consent. The customer may request access to or deletion of their personal data at any time.

Changes These GTC may be amended by the Company at any time. The new version enters into force upon publication on the Company’s website.

Applicable Law and Jurisdiction These GTC are governed by Swiss law. In the event of a dispute, mediation will be attempted before initiating legal proceedings.

Severability Clause Should any provision of these GTC be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected.