About Us

At Protectors of Tech, we believe every innovative idea deserves more than just a filing—it deserves a strategy. That’s why we partner with technology-driven companies and startups to build meaningful, high-value patent solutions that align with your business goals. Because in the startup world, protection isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a competitive advantage.

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ABOUT US

Learn More About Protectors of Tech

At Protectors of Tech, we believe every innovative idea deserves more than just a filing—it deserves a strategy. That’s why we partner with technology-driven companies and startups to build meaningful, high-value patent solutions that align with your business goals. Because in the startup world, protection isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a competitive advantage.

Schedule a Consultation

ABOUT US

Learn More About Protectors of Tech

At Protectors of Tech, we believe every innovative idea deserves more than just a filing—it deserves a strategy. That’s why we partner with technology-driven companies And startups to build meaningful, high-value patent solutions that align with your business goals. Because in The Technology And Startup world, protection isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a competitive advantage.

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ABOUT US

Meet The Founder

Tim Taylor

Tim has successfully authored and prosecuted hundreds of U.S. patents across software, circuits, wireless communication, AI, blockchain, and other high-tech fields.

He develops litigation-grade patent portfolios designed to protect innovation and strengthen each client’s competitive position. His approach is tailored to align patent strategy with real business goals—whether that’s deterring competitors, attracting investors, or maximizing exit value.

With extensive experience in drafting strong claims and defending key assets, Tim helps clients turn patents into powerful business tools.

As an inventor himself, he understands the challenges startups face and regularly partners with founders bringing breakthrough technology to market.

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Meet The Founder

Tim Taylor

Tim has successfully authored and prosecuted hundreds of U.S. patents across software, circuits, wireless communication, AI, blockchain, and other high-tech fields.

He develops litigation-grade patent portfolios designed to protect innovation and strengthen each client’s competitive position. His approach is tailored to align patent strategy with real business goals—whether that’s deterring competitors, attracting investors, or maximizing exit value.

With extensive experience in drafting strong claims and defending key assets, Tim helps clients turn patents into powerful business tools.

As an inventor himself, he understands the challenges startups face and regularly partners with founders bringing breakthrough technology to market.

SERVICES

How We Can Help

We offer specialized services to protect your intellectual property at every stage of development.

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Patent Preparation & Filing

We draft and file high-quality, strategically tailored patent applications that protect your innovation with clarity, breadth, and precision.

Patent Prosecution

We use a data-driven prosecution strategy to communicate with the USPTO and advocate for allowance—aiming to secure strong, enforceable patents efficiently.

Patent Portfolio Strategy

We develop a custom patent portfolio strategy that is aligned with your business goals, allowing you to secure vital protection of your technology, even while you scale.

Patent Licensing

We help identify licensing opportunities and infringers, and support negotiations to monetize your patent assets.

Patent Litigation Support

We represent clients in post-grant USPTO proceedings, defending and enforcing the strength of your issued patents.

Patent Maintenance

We manage annuities and deadlines for your issued patents, keeping your patent rights secure and in force.

How We Can Help

We offer specialized services to protect your intellectual property at every stage of development.

Patent Preparation & Filing

Your invention is new, but your approach shouldn’t be. We guide you through a robust preparation process that uncovers all the angles: every embodiment, workaround, alternative design, and business model worth protecting. Then we craft and file with precision.

Why this matters: A deeply drafted application becomes the foundation for enforcement, licensing or sale later.
Our difference: We don’t just draft for the present—we tailor for what your business will become.

Whether you’re filing your first application or expanding a portfolio, we ensure your filings align with your goals.

Patent Prosecution (USPTO Engagement)

Filing is just the beginning. Our prosecution strategy is data-driven and focused on outcomes. We monitor examiner behavior, track relevant art, adapt your claims, and keep you informed every step of the way.

Transparent updates: Monthly status, analytics on examiners, strategic next steps.
Outcome-oriented: We align the prosecution timeline with your business milestones—raising capital, launching product, entering markets.

Every action is treated as part of a larger strategic game—getting you to allowance, or positioning you to leverage the application in the marketplace.

Patent Portfolio Strategy

Innovation doesn’t stop once you get a single patent. It evolves—your business, your market, your competitors shift. That’s why we work with you to build and manage a portfolio that supports growth, flexibility and enforcement.

Portfolio mapping: What you have, what you need, what your competitors hold.
Strategy alignment: Are you protecting for licensing? Blocking rivals? Building value for exit or acquisition?
Maintenance & scaling: We help you decide where to invest, what to abandon, how to structure geographically and technically.

A portfolio isn’t a trophy—it’s a business tool.

Patent Licensing & Monetization

You can invent. You can protect. But are you monetising? We help you unlock value from your IP beyond product launch: licensing deals, joint ventures, and leveraging your rights to create revenue or strategic advantage.

Infringement detection & analytics: Stay ahead of who’s using your tech.
Licensing strategy: Who should you talk to? What model fits your business? What terms are fair?
Exit readiness: Patents are often the currency in startup exits—let’s make yours count.

Your patents shouldn’t just sit in a drawer—they should work for you.

Litigation Support & Enforcement Backing

When you’re challenged—or when you challenge—your protection must be enforceable. We provide the intellectual property backbone for litigation, post-grant proceedings, and contested matters.

Claims analysis & strategy: How strong are your rights? What’s the best route to resolution?
Coordination with litigation counsel: We act as your strategic IP partner while others handle process.
Risk mitigation: From pre-litigation review through to verdict or settlement, we’re by your side.

In the tech world, rights without enforcement can leave you exposed.

Patent Maintenance & Geographic Expansion

Your innovation may be protected now—but what about tomorrow? Our maintenance services ensure that your portfolio stays alive, relevant and aligned with evolving markets.

Deadline management and annuity tracking: Avoid unintended lapses and keep your patent rights fully in force.
Geographic strategy: As you scale globally, we help determine where protection matters most and how to cost-effectively extend your reach.
Portfolio hygiene: Which patents are still strategic? What can you retire?

Protection isn’t “file once and forget”; it’s ongoing active management.

Experience matters

How We Can Help

Patent Preparation & Filing

We draft and file high-quality, strategically tailored patent applications that protect your innovation with clarity, breadth, and precision.

Patent Prosecution

We use a data-driven prosecution strategy to communicate with the USPTO and advocate for allowance—aiming to secure strong, enforceable patents efficiently.

Patent Portfolio Strategy

We develop a custom patent portfolio strategy that is aligned with your business goals, allowing you to secure vital protection of your technology, even while you scale.

Patent Licensing

We help identify licensing opportunities and infringers, and support negotiations to monetize your patent assets.

Patent Litigation Support

We represent clients in post-grant USPTO proceedings, defending and enforcing the strength of your issued patents.

Patent Maintenance

We manage annuities and deadlines for your issued patents, keeping your patent rights secure and in force.

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SERVICES

How We Can Help

We offer specialized services to protect your intellectual property at every stage of development.

Learn More

Patent Preparation & Filing

We draft and file high-quality, strategically tailored patent applications that protect your innovation with clarity, breadth, and precision.

Patent Prosecution

We use a data-driven prosecution strategy to communicate with the USPTO and advocate for allowance—aiming to secure strong, enforceable patents efficiently.

Patent Portfolio Strategy

We develop a custom patent portfolio strategy that is aligned with your business goals, allowing you to secure vital protection of your technology, even while you scale.

Patent Licensing

We help identify licensing opportunities and infringers, and support negotiations to monetize your patent assets.

Patent Litigation Support

We represent clients in post-grant USPTO proceedings, defending and enforcing the strength of your issued patents.

Patent Maintenance

We manage annuities and deadlines for your issued patents, keeping your patent rights secure and in force.

What We Do

Our Cases Portfolio

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Family Law

International Company Contract Breach

Estate Planning

John Corporate Merger Legal Assistance

Business Law

Taylor Education Rights Advocacy

Education Law

Smith DUI Defense Case

Criminal Law

Harrison Insurance Claim Dispute

Insurance Law

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Our Mission

To empower high-tech startups by delivering real partnership, not just paperwork. We deliver patent services crafted for your unique journey—from early-stage ideation to growth, monetization and exit.

We Believe no two startups are the same. Your patent strategy shouldn’t be either.

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OUR PROCESS

How We Work

Our systematic approach ensures thorough protection for your intellectual property.

Discovery

Call

We begin with a free consultation to understand your technology, business goals, and the competitive landscape. This allows us to create a patent strategy aligned with what makes your innovation valuable. If you feel we’re the right partner to protect your technology, we’ll discuss the best next steps to move forward confidently.

Invention Disclosure Meeting

We dive deep into your inventions and explore every technical detail to uncover potential embodiments and workarounds. This process ensures we not only protect your technology but also build a strategic patent fortress that keeps competitors out and maximizes the long-term value of your intellectual property.

Patent

Drafting & Filing

Using your patent strategy, we prepare a high-quality, detailed, and robust application aligned with your business goals. We handle the full filing process with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), provide docketing with monthly updates, and manage all correspondence with precision and care.

Getting an Issued U.S. Patent

We prosecute your patent applications with the USPTO according to your unique patent strategy to ensure you receive valuable protection. If you already have a patent portfolio, we review and align it with your business goals to strengthen your intellectual property and create lasting competitive advantage.

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Our Values

Partnership First: You’re not just a client. We’re your IP-partner.
Custom Not Cookie-Cutter: Your innovation is unique. So is our approach.
Clarity & Transparency: You should understand your IP position, what’s happening and why.
Business-Focused Protection: We protect more than your invention—we protect your business advantage, your growth and your future.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about patent law and learn more about Protectors of Tech.

What makes Protectors of Tech different from other patent firms?

At Protectors of Tech, we combine deep technical expertise in software, hardware, AI/ML and start-up dynamics with a personalised, business-first approach. Instead of a one-size-fits-all model, we tailor every patent strategy around your company’s growth goals — meaning you get more than filings, you get leverage.

Why should a tech-driven startup choose Protectors of Tech as their IP partner?

Because we are built for tech startups — we speak your language, understand your pace, and link IP to your business value. We help founders protect their core innovation while aligning with funding, market entry and exit strategies — not just drafting patents in isolation.

What kinds of industries and technologies does Protectors of Tech specialise in?

Our founder has authored and prosecuted applications across software, circuits, wireless, IoT, databases, AI/ML, blockchain/crypto and distributed data systems. If you’re working in high-tech, emerging systems or disruptive platforms, we’re equipped to help.

How does Protectors of Tech align its patent strategy with a startup’s business goals?

We start with your business vision and timeline — whether it's raising capital, blocking competitors, licensing or exiting. From the invention disclosure to drafting, filing and portfolio management, every step is shaped to support your business outcomes, not just legal protection.

Who is the founder of Protectors of Tech and what’s his background?

Tim Taylor, the founder, has authored and prosecuted hundreds of U.S. patent applications in high-tech fields like software, AI, wireless and hardware. He’s both an inventor and a startup-community participant—so you benefit from hands-on technical and business insight, not just legal expertise.

What does “idea to exit” really mean in the context of patents?

“Idea to exit” reflects our end-to-end support: from your initial invention sketch to filing strategies, to building a patent portfolio aligned with scaling and eventually monetizing or exiting your startup. Patent protection, smart strategy—right up to your exit event.

What is a patent?

In the U.S., a patent is a property right granted by the U.S. Government to an inventor "to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention" for a limited time in exchange for public disclosure of the invention.

What types of patents do you handle?

We handle both utility patents and design patents. Our attorneys have expertise in various technical fields including software, electronics, data storage, AI, semiconductor devices, and more.

How long does it take to prepare and file my patent application?

Preparing and filing your patent application typically takes 3-6 weeks from our initial invention disclosure session. The variance depends on the complexity of the invention, and the results of a prior art search.

What is the difference between a provisional and non-provisional patent application?

A provisional patent application establishes a priority date and gives you 'patent pending' status for up to 12 months, but a provisional patent application is not examined and must be "converted" to a non-provisional within a year or it goes abandoned. A non-provisional application is a formal patent application that is examined by the USPTO and thus can result in an issued patent.

How much does it cost to obtain a patent?

The cost of obtaining a patent can depend on the complexity of the invention, the type of patent sought, and other factors. We provide upfront, transparent, flat fee pricing so you know exactly what you will pay before the work starts. In fact, just put "Patent Fees" in the contact us form, and we will send you our fees.

What can and cannot be patented?

What can be patented?

Utility patents are provided for a new, nonobvious and useful:

- Process

- Machine

- Article of manufacture

- Composition of matter

- Improvement of any of the above

Design patents are provided for the ornamental design of an article of manufacture.

Plant patents are provided for asexually reproduced plant varieties.

What cannot be patented:

- Laws of nature

- Physical phenomena

- Abstract ideas

- Literary, musical, and artistic works (these can be Copyright protected)

How long does it take to get a patent?

While the exact time to receive a notice of allowance varies, on average it takes between 20 to 30 months for a new non-provisional patent application. There are different ways to expedite this process and we will go over those with you to see if it would make sense for you to pursue an expedited process.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about patent law and learn more about Protectors of Tech.

What makes Protectors of Tech different from other patent firms?

At Protectors of Tech, we combine deep technical expertise in software, hardware, AI/ML and start-up dynamics with a personalised, business-first approach. Instead of a one-size-fits-all model, we tailor every patent strategy around your company’s growth goals — meaning you get more than filings, you get leverage.

Why should a tech-driven startup choose Protectors of Tech as their IP partner?

Because we are built for tech startups — we speak your language, understand your pace, and link IP to your business value. We help founders protect their core innovation while aligning with funding, market entry and exit strategies — not just drafting patents in isolation.

What kinds of industries and technologies does Protectors of Tech specialise in?

Our founder has authored and prosecuted applications across software, circuits, wireless, IoT, databases, AI/ML, blockchain/crypto and distributed data systems. If you’re working in high-tech, emerging systems or disruptive platforms, we’re equipped to help.

How does Protectors of Tech align its patent strategy with a startup’s business goals?

We start with your business vision and timeline — whether it's raising capital, blocking competitors, licensing or exiting. From the invention disclosure to drafting, filing and portfolio management, every step is shaped to support your business outcomes, not just legal protection.

Who is the founder of Protectors of Tech and what’s his background?

Tim Taylor, the founder, has authored and prosecuted hundreds of U.S. patent applications in high-tech fields like software, AI, wireless and hardware. He’s both an inventor and a startup-community participant—so you benefit from hands-on technical and business insight, not just legal expertise.

What does “idea to exit” really mean in the context of patents?

“Idea to exit” reflects our end-to-end support: from your initial invention sketch to filing strategies, to building a patent portfolio aligned with scaling and eventually monetizing or exiting your startup. Patent protection, smart strategy—right up to your exit event.