In the Philippines, a patent specification must clearly describe the invention and support claims that define the scope of protection sought. Working closely with your technical team through each drafting stage is the clearest way to make sure the specification accurately captures what's genuinely novel.
Poorly drafted claims can be too narrow to be commercially useful, or too broad to survive examination or later challenge. Brealant's drafting process is built to safeguard commercially meaningful protection from the outset.
Careful drafting is essential, but it has limits
Can't Create Novelty
Drafting can't make a genuinely non-novel invention patentable — that depends on the invention itself.
Can't Add New Matter Later
Once filed, claims generally can't be broadened to cover subject matter not originally disclosed.
Doesn't Guarantee Acceptance
Even a well-drafted specification can still face examination objections, which are addressed separately.
Requires Technical Accuracy
Drafting quality depends on accurate, complete technical input from the inventor or technical team.
Jurisdiction-Specific Nuance
Claims optimised for the Philippines may need adaptation for filing in other countries.
Brealant works closely with your team throughout drafting to minimise these risks.
A well-drafted specification protects
Claim Breadth
The broadest defensible scope of protection for your invention.
Fallback Positions
Narrower claims held in reserve if the broadest claims are challenged during examination.
Disclosure Sufficiency
A description detailed enough to support the claims and withstand challenge.
Commercial Relevance
Protection that actually covers how the invention will be made, used, or sold.
Brealant's attorneys balance these factors to give your application the strongest possible foundation.
Drafting is a professional service, separate from government filing fees
Quoted as a fixed professional fee based on the complexity of the invention and the number of claims required.
Quoted as a fixed professional fee based on the complexity of the invention and the number of claims required.
Brealant quotes drafting fees upfront once we understand your invention's complexity.
You can, but patent specifications are technical legal documents, and poorly drafted claims are a common reason for weak or unenforceable protection.
Yes, we draft specifications for standard patent applications and for the Philippines' shorter-term utility model registrations, and advise on which route suits your invention.
We can draft with international filing, including PCT, in mind, though claims are often adapted for each jurisdiction's specific requirements.
Technical input from you or your inventors is essential — we work closely with your team to make sure the specification accurately captures the invention.
A complete specification typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the technical complexity of the invention.
A clear technical disclosure of the invention — how it works, what problem it solves, and any known alternatives — is enough for Brealant's patent drafters to begin preparing the specification and claims.
We typically draft an initial broad claim to maximize protection, supported by narrower fallback claims, so the application can be adjusted without losing scope if the examiner cites prior art.
Yes, and it should be reviewed carefully — once filed, new matter generally cannot be added, so any refinements need to happen before submission.
You do — the specification describes and claims your invention, and Brealant's drafting work is performed as your representative, not as a co-owner of any resulting rights.
Fees depend on the technical complexity and the number of claims involved; Brealant provides a fixed quote after reviewing the invention.
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