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Clarity at every stage
of your idea.

Start with the questions that matter: what makes your invention different, what to file, and how it fits your business.

01 / EXPLORE

Patent strategy
& prior art

Understand the existing landscape and discuss potential paths for protecting the features that set your invention apart.

Discuss your options

02 / PREPARE

Patent applications
& filing

Discuss provisional, utility, and design application options, with attention to the technical detail and timing of your project.

Plan your filing

03 / MOVE FORWARD

Office actions
& next steps

Make sense of USPTO correspondence, consider response options, and keep your patent decisions connected to your goals.

Talk through next steps

A thoughtful starting point

Your invention is unique.
Your plan should be, too.

Whether you are shaping an early concept or preparing to bring a product to market, start with a conversation about your priorities.

Get to know our approach

Start with the big picture
Share your goals, the general technology area, and any upcoming launch or disclosure dates.
Understand the options
Discuss the potential scope, timing, and work involved before deciding how to proceed.
Agree on a clear next step
Confirm the engagement and a secure way to share technical materials before detailed work begins.

Common questions

A little clarity
goes a long way.

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Is a provisional application a granted patent?

No. A provisional application is not examined and does not itself become a granted patent. A corresponding nonprovisional application generally must be filed within 12 months to claim its earlier filing benefit. The details depend on your circumstances.

Should I get advice before sharing my invention?

Yes. Public disclosures can affect patent rights, including rights outside the United States. Discuss your disclosure plans and any past disclosures with a patent professional before publishing, pitching publicly, or launching.

What should I include in my first message?

Your name, the general field of your invention, what stage you are at, and any relevant dates. Please leave out confidential technical details until we agree how to share them securely.

Can I contact you about an existing application?

Yes. Let us know that you have an existing application and describe the kind of assistance you are seeking. Flag any upcoming response deadline in your initial message.

Patent basics: USPTO provisional application guide ↗

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