Questel

Questel

Questel is a true end-to-end intellectual property solutions provider serving 20,000 organizations in more than 30 countries for the optimal management of their IP assets portfolio. Whether for patent, trademark, domain name, or design, Questel provides its customers with the software, tech-enabled services, and consulting services necessary to give them a strategic advantage. We use state-of-the-art technology such as artificial intelligence, big data, or blockchain, powered by an unparalleled network of international experts, to optimize the maintenance of any IP asset while streamlining the internal processes of our corporate and law firm clientele. These solutions, when combined with our IP cost management platform, deliver clients an average savings of 30-60% across the entire prosecution budget. Beyond IP, Questel’s mission is to facilitate the development of innovation in an efficient, secure, and sustainable way.

Year established in Singapore: 2018

Top focus areas for IA/IP services: IP Database, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Watch, IP Portfolio Management, IP Training

Type of organization: Non-SME

Address in Singapore: 30 Prinsep Street #06-01, Singapore 1886478

Website: https://www.questel.com/

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IA/IP service areas

Freedom-to-Operate Services

  • Hourly rate: $200 to $800
  • Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 76 to 80
  • Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 0
  • Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 61 to 100
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $500

Innovation Consultancy Services

  • Hourly rate: $200 to $800
  • Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 66 to 70
  • Number of Innovation Consultancy IP experts in Singapore: 0
  • Number of Innovation Consultancy IP experts overseas: 11 to 20
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): NA

IP Audit Services

  • Hourly rate: $200 to $800
  • Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: 51 to 55
  • Number of IP Audit experts in Singapore: 0
  • Number of IP Audit experts overseas: 11 to 20
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): NA

IP Database Services

  • Hourly rate: $801 to $1200
  • Number of users on database in previous calendar year: Above 10,000
  • Number of IP Database experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
  • Number of IP Database experts overseas: 11 to 20
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $20,000

IP Due Diligence Services

  • Hourly rate: $200 to $800
  • Number of projects on database in previous calendar year: 66 to 70
  • Number of IP Database experts in Singapore: 0
  • Number of IP Database experts overseas: 11 to 20
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): NA

IP Intelligence and Search Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of projects completed in previous calendar year: Above 1000
  • Number of IP Intelligence and Search experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
  • Number of IP Intelligence and Search experts overseas: 61 to 100
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): NA

IP Portfolio Management Services

  • Hourly rate: $401 to $1200
  • Number of clients served in previous calendar year: 66 to 70
  • Number of IP Portfolio Management experts in Singapore: 0
  • Number of IP Portfolio Management experts overseas: 11 to 20
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): NA

IP Training Services

  • Hourly rate: Less than $200
  • Number of courses completed in previous calendar year: Above 100
  • Number of IP Training experts in Singapore: 0
  • Number of IP Training experts overseas: 11 to 20
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): $8,450

IP Watch Services

  • Hourly rate: $200 to $800
  • Number of clients served in previous calendar year: 81 to 85
  • Number of IP Watch experts in Singapore: 1 to 5
  • Number of IP Watch experts overseas: 61 to 100
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): NA

Registered Design Agent Services

  • Hourly rate: $200 to $800
  • Number of files completed in previous calendar year: 286 to 300
  • Number of Registered Design Agents in Singapore: 0
  • Number of Registered Design Agents overseas: 61 to 100
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): NA

Trade Mark Agent Services

  • Hourly rate: $200 to $400
  • Number of classes completed in previous calendar year: 1 to 250
  • Number of Trade Mark Agents in Singapore: 1 to 5
  • Number of Trade Mark Agents overseas: 1 to 5
  • Project fee starts from (in Singapore dollars): NA

Industry focus

  • Aerospace
  • Electronics
  • Energy and Chemicals
  • Environmental Services
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Food Services
  • Healthcare
  • ICT and Media

Office locations

  • Head office: France
  • Regional Office(s): China, India, Japan

Client segments

Percentage of clients by country, based on previous calendar year:

  • United States - 40%
  • France - 20%
  • India - 10%
  • Japan- 10% - Singapore - 8%
  • Italy - 5%
  • Others Countries - 7%

Percentage of revenue by organisational type, based on previous calendar year:

  • Start-ups - 20%
  • Large enterprises - 50%
  • Government - 30%

Testimonials

“The map of the world with countries highlighted by patent coverage is a particularly helpful tool when providing internal reports or answering requests for updates.” - Alessandro Cervi and Margherita Chierici, TTO Manager, Policlinico di Milano’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO).

“The representativeness of the data compared to other patent databases is a big advantage of Orbit Intelligence for RIEPL. That includes the ability to upload data on applications/patents for inventions and utility models of foreign applicants to the Russian patent office, to build graphs with the ability to highlight different parameters.” - Irina Ilina, Professor, Director, RIEPL.

“To measure, benchmark and understand if there is a market for the technology, Orbit Insight is the perfect tool, very easy-to-use.” - Fabrizio Conicella, GM, Group Zambon.

Case studies

Key practice experts

Philippe Vigand

  • Job Title: Managing Director Patents at Novagraaf Group
  • Years of Experience: 14+ years
  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Patent Agent Service, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO), IP Strategy Consulting
  • Certifications/Qualifications: CEIPI – Centre d’Etudes Internationales de la Propriété Industrielle- Masters - IP Law. Patent Litigation, Center for International Intellectual Property Studies - CEIPI. ISEP - école d’ingénieurs du numérique- Engineer Degree
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-vigand-9708391

Benoit Chevalier

  • Job Title: Global director - Customer Success & Marketing
  • Years of Experience: 10+ years
  • Location: Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: IP Database, IP Intelligence and Search, IP Watch, Innovation Consultancy, IP Strategy Consulting
  • Certifications/Qualifications: Engineer’s degree: Télécom Saint-Etienne. TBS Education- Innovation Management
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chevalierbenoit

Cyril Mavré;

  • Job Title: Director of Engineering Sciences Business Unit
  • Years of Experience: 10+ years
  • Location: Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: IP Due Diligence, IP Portfolio Management, IP Strategy Consulting, IP Brokerage and Licensing
  • Certifications/Qualifications: Grenoble INP - Phelma- Engineer’s degree. Grenoble Ecole de Management- Marketing Management and Innovation
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyril-mavr%C3%A9-68a0a3a9

Yasin Bismilla

  • Job Title: Regional Director at Questel
  • Years of Experience: 4+ years
  • Location: Toronto, Canada
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: Registered Design Agent Service
  • Certifications/Qualifications: University of Waterloo, BASc
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybismilla/?originalSubdomain=ca

Viviane Chilton

  • Job Title: Global Director, IP Solutions Expert
  • Years of Experience: 7+ years
  • Location: Greater Lyon, France
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: IP Strategy Consulting
  • Certifications/Qualifications: Grenoble Ecole de Management- Masters in Science Management, Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences- Masters in Business Administration
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianechilton

Jeferson Staelens

  • Job Title: Senior IP & LegalTech Consultant
  • Years of Experience: 6 years
  • Location: Singapore
  • IA/IP-Related Expertise: IP Database, IP Intelligence and Search, Innovation consultancy, IP Portfolio Management, IP Strategy Consulting
  • URL of LinkedIn/Company Profile: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jeferson-staelens

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Profile last updated on 24 April 2024