Affordable IP Protection for Independent Inventors
Professional patent, trademark, and copyright services designed for individual inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners at accessible price points.
Comprehensive IP Services for Individuals
Professional-grade IP protection at prices designed for independent inventors.
Provisional Patents
Secure your priority date quickly and affordably with a provisional application.
- 12-month priority secured
- Lower initial costs
- "Patent Pending" status
- Time to develop & test
- Market validation period
Utility Patents
Full patent protection for your inventions with comprehensive claims.
- Complete patent drafting
- Claims optimization
- USPTO prosecution
- Office action responses
- 20-year protection
Design Patents
Protect the unique ornamental appearance of your product designs.
- Ornamental design protection
- Drawing preparation
- 15-year term
- Faster approval
- Lower costs
Trademark Registration
Protect your brand name, logo, and slogans with federal registration.
- Trademark search
- USPTO application
- Office action response
- Registration certificate
- Renewal management
Copyright Registration
Protect your creative works including software, writings, and designs.
- Copyright application
- Work classification
- Registration certificate
- Statutory damages eligibility
- Infringement support
Patent Search
Comprehensive prior art search before investing in patent filing.
- US & international search
- Prior art analysis
- Patentability opinion
- Risk assessment
- Strategy recommendations
Affordable IP Packages
Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Government fees additional.
Starter
Perfect for early-stage ideas
- Provisional patent application
- Basic prior art search
- 12-month priority date
- "Patent Pending" rights
- Email support
Professional
Complete patent protection
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Full utility patent application
- Comprehensive prior art search
- Claims optimization
- First office action response
- Priority phone support
Enterprise
Full IP portfolio coverage
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Design patent application
- Trademark registration
- All office action responses
- International strategy
- Dedicated account manager
* USPTO government fees vary by entity size. Micro-entity inventors may qualify for 80% fee reduction.
Your Path to IP Protection
A streamlined process designed for busy inventors.
Free Consultation
Discuss your invention, goals, and budget. We'll recommend the best protection strategy and provide a clear quote with no hidden fees.
Prior Art Search
We search existing patents to assess novelty and identify potential obstacles. You'll receive a detailed report with our recommendations.
Application Drafting
Our patent professionals draft your application with comprehensive claims designed to maximize protection and withstand examination.
Review & Filing
You review the draft and provide feedback. Once approved, we file with the USPTO and you receive confirmation of your filing date.
Prosecution Support
We handle all USPTO communications, office actions, and amendments to secure the strongest possible patent for your invention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from individual inventors.
For most independent inventors, we recommend starting with a provisional patent application. It costs less, secures your priority date immediately, gives you "patent pending" status, and provides 12 months to test your idea, seek investors, or refine your invention before committing to the full utility patent process.
However, if you're ready to commercialize and have budget available, going straight to a utility patent can save time in the long run.
You may qualify as a micro entity if: (1) you qualify as a small entity, (2) you haven't been named as an inventor on more than 4 previously filed patent applications, (3) you didn't have a gross income exceeding 3x the median household income in the previous year, and (4) you haven't assigned or licensed your rights to an entity that would not qualify.
Micro-entity status reduces USPTO fees by 80%, making patent protection much more accessible for independent inventors.
A provisional application can be filed in 2-4 weeks. For utility patents, the USPTO typically takes 18-24 months from filing to first office action, and 2-3 years total to grant. Design patents are faster, often 12-18 months.
We can expedite examination using USPTO's prioritized examination (Track One) for an additional fee if speed is critical for your business.
Patents protect inventions, not abstract ideas. Your invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful. More importantly, you need to describe how to make and use it—the implementation, not just the concept.
During our free consultation, we'll assess whether your idea has developed enough to be patentable and what additional work might be needed.
Yes, we strongly recommend a prior art search before investing in a patent application. A search typically costs a fraction of a full application and can reveal whether your invention is truly novel, identify existing patents you'll need to distinguish from, and inform your claims strategy.
Discovering a blocking patent after spending thousands on an application is far more expensive than a search upfront.
Yes, we understand that IP costs can be challenging for independent inventors. We offer flexible payment options including milestone-based payments, monthly installment plans, and phased filing strategies that spread costs over time.
We'll work with you to find an approach that fits your budget while still protecting your invention effectively.
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