TS 13340

TS 13340 is a standard focused on workplaces that provide industrial property rights consultancy services. It brings together expectations for the office setting, the way the service is organised, the staff involved, and the basic technical equipment used to support consultancy work. In practical terms, it addresses the environment in which advice on rights such as patents and trademarks is delivered, so the service is not only professionally informed but also delivered in an orderly working setting.

The workplace framework behind industrial property consultancy

The scope covers structural features, management arrangements, employees, and technical equipment. That means the standard is concerned not just with the physical premises, but also with how the service is run, who performs the work, and what equipment supports it. Industrial property consultancy typically involves document handling, deadline tracking, structured communication, and careful record management, so a clear workplace framework helps support consistency and service discipline.

What industrial property consultancy means in general

Industrial property rights form a broad field that includes patents, trademarks, designs, utility models, and related forms of protection. In general technical context, a consultancy office in this field needs systems that support confidentiality, organised files, task follow-up, and reliable client communication. TS 13340 serves as the framework standard for that type of service environment, defining the rules for the workplace rather than the legal substance of the rights themselves.

• Covered subject: workplaces providing industrial property rights consultancy services
• Main aspects addressed: structure, management, employees, and technical equipment
• Practical role: supporting a disciplined, organised, and traceable consultancy environment