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Accounting for you as
Patent attorney

Discover a new dimension in accounting with Seewara, customised for you as a Patent attorney with mandatory accounting – without do-it-yourself software and without sole dependence on artificial intelligence.

The good news for you

As a freelancer without a business, you are exempt from the obligation to keep double-entry accounts under the Income Tax Act (EStG), regardless of turnover and profit. The principle of so-called simple bookkeeping applies to you.

Seewara is the best choice for you to have your bookkeeping done by professionals. Find out more about your field of activity and industry here.

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What you should know

Simple bookkeeping for businesses and the self-employed

Do you understand your accounting requirements? With Seewara, we offer a simple, transparent solution for businesses and the self-employed who want to keep track of their finances.

Who counts as a commercial enterprise?
Commercial enterprises include all companies that do not fall under the category of freelancers according to §18 EStG. This includes, for example, all commercial activities that are not exempt from the accounting obligation by law. Typical commercial enterprises are, for example, trading companies, craft businesses or limited liability companies (e.g. GmbH) that are either voluntarily or legally entered in the commercial register.

Limits for simple bookkeeping
Certain limits apply to commercial enterprises that are not required to keep accounts:

  • Turnover limit: 800,000 euros
  • Profit limit: 80,000 euros
    If your business does not exceed these limits, you can use the simplified income statement (EÜR) instead of complex double-entry bookkeeping.

Self-employed persons according to Section 18 EStG
Self-employed persons who work in one of the catalogue professions are also affected by special regulations. The catalogue professions include, among others:

  • Artistic activities
  • Scientific activities
  • Teaching and writing activities
  • Educational activities
    These professions are mentioned in the exhaustive list of §18 EStG and are considered to be self-employed regardless of the level of income.

Less bureaucracy, more freedom
Whether you are a tradesperson or self-employed – with our simple accounting solution, you can keep track of everything and save yourself unnecessary bureaucracy. Get in touch with us to customise your bookkeeping to your needs!

What do you actually do as a Patent attorney?

A patent attorney is a legal professional who specialises in the protection of intellectual property, particularly patents. The main tasks of a patent attorney include:

Tasks of a patent attorney

  1. Consultancy on patent protection: Advising on the possibilities of patent protection and the requirements for patenting an invention.
  2. Patent applications: preparing and filing patent applications, including drafting patent claims and the detailed description of the invention.
  3. Research and investigation: conducting patent and literature research to assess the novelty and inventiveness of an idea.
  4. Defence of patents: representing clients in opposition proceedings, nullity actions and other legal disputes regarding patents.
  5. Licence negotiations: support in negotiating and drafting licence agreements for patents.
  6. Enforcement of patents: initiation of legal action against infringements of patent rights.
  7. International patent advice: advice on international patent procedures and agreements, e.g. the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
  8. Education and training: educating clients about intellectual property and the importance of patent protection.

Other specialist lawyers

In addition to patent attorneys, there are a number of other specialist lawyers who have specialised in different areas of law. Some examples are:

  1. Specialist in labour law: specialises in labour law issues, including dismissals, employment contracts and company agreements.
  2. Specialist in family law: deals with divorces, custody issues, maintenance claims and other family law matters.
  3. Specialist in inheritance law: Advice on wills, inheritance contracts and inheritance matters, as well as representation in inheritance disputes.
  4. Specialist in tax law: Advice on tax issues, support with tax returns and representation in disputes with tax authorities.
  5. Specialist in tenancy law: Specialising in rental contracts, rental disputes and legal issues related to residential and commercial property.
  6. Specialist lawyer for corporate law: Advising companies on matters of corporate law, e.g. formation, restructuring and corporate contracts.
  7. Specialist lawyer for criminal law: Defence in criminal matters, including advice and representation in criminal proceedings.
  8. Specialist lawyer for insolvency law: Support for clients in the event of insolvency, restructuring issues and the legal processing of insolvency proceedings.
  9. Specialist lawyer for traffic law: Advice and representation in the event of traffic accidents, fine proceedings and other matters relating to traffic law.
  10. Specialist lawyer for administrative law: Support with legal issues concerning authorities, approval procedures and administrative disputes.

These specialist lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience in their respective fields, enabling them to offer specialised legal services and represent their clients effectively.

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For better readability, we use the generic masculine.
The personal designations used throughout our range of products and services refer to all genders unless otherwise indicated.
For better readability, we use the generic masculine. The personal designations used throughout our range of products and services refer to all genders unless otherwise indicated.