IP Strategy

You don’t need a stack of patents. You need the right ones — at the right time.

When you’re building a startup, IP is one of those things that always feels important... but not always urgent. There’s code to write, hires to make, funding to chase. So you push patents to the bottom of the list — until someone else files, or an investor asks, or a competitor launches something just like it.

By then, it might be too late.

We work with founders, technical leads, and early-stage teams to create lean, effective IP strategies that move at startup speed. No bloated legal bills. No overlawyering. Just smart, timely protection that supports your product — and your roadmap.

What We Help You Do

1. Identify What’s Worth Protecting

Not everything needs a patent. Some things are better off as trade secrets. Others aren’t worth protecting at all. We’ll help you figure out which parts of your tech are truly novel, defensible, and valuable.

2. Prioritize Based on Business Goals

Are you fundraising? Launching soon? Entering new markets? Filing in multiple countries? We align your IP protection with your actual timeline — not a lawyer’s idea of one.

3. File at the Right Time

Too early, and you might file the wrong thing. Too late, and you lose rights. We help you thread the needle — including strategic use of provisional patents to buy time while you build.

4. Budget Smartly

Startups don’t have unlimited legal budgets. We’ll give you clear, flat-rate pricing and help you decide where to spend — and where to wait.

5. Make You Investor-Ready

You’d be shocked how often term sheets stall over missing or weak IP. We’ll help you clean it up before diligence, so you look sharp and confident when it matters.

Who This Is For

• Startup founders with early-stage tech
• Engineers building proprietary systems or tools
• Product managers planning launches in competitive spaces
• Investors or advisors looking to secure a startup’s defensibility
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We’ve worked with solo inventors and venture-backed teams. What they have in common? They want protection — but they don’t want it to slow them down.

Common Questions We Get from Founders

“Do I even need a patent?”
Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no. We’ll tell you the truth, even if it means less work for us.

“Can I afford this?”
We’ll build a plan around your budget — and show you how to phase things over time.

“What if my product isn’t finalized yet?”
That’s what provisional patents are for. We can file what you have now and lock in your date while you iterate.

“Should I wait until after we raise money?”
Investors love to see a proactive IP plan. Even a single strong filing or strategy deck can help validate your valuation.

Let’s Build Your IP the Smart Way

You don’t need 20 patents. You need the right protection for your tech, your timeline, and your goals.

Let us help your teams go from idea to acquisition — it all starts with one solid patent and a plan.