Our Process

At Protectors of Tech, we believe the right process is not just procedural—it’s strategic. Every stage of our work is designed to align your invention with your business goals, so you don’t just get a patent—you get leverage. Here’s how we guide tech-driven companies from idea to exit.

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Our PROCESS

How Our Process Protects Your Tech Invention

At Protectors of Tech, we believe the right process is not just procedural—it’s strategic. Every stage of our work is designed to align your invention with your business goals, so you don’t just get a patent—you get leverage. Here’s how we guide tech-driven companies from idea to exit.

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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.

Learn More

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.

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Our PROCESS

How Our Process Protects Your Tech Invention

At Protectors of Tech, we believe the right process is not just procedural—it’s strategic. Every stage of our work is designed to align your invention with your business goals, so you don’t just get a patent—you get leverage. Here’s how we guide tech-driven companies from idea to exit.

Schedule a Consultation

How We Work

Our systematic approach ensures thorough protection for your intellectual property.

Discovery Call

Understanding your technology and goals

Every partnership begins with a complimentary consultation. We take time to understand your invention, your business model, and what success looks like for you. Whether you’re a startup preparing for funding or an established company expanding your IP portfolio, we tailor your patent strategy to align with your goals.

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

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.

You’ll leave this call with clarity, direction, and a defined plan of action.

Invention Disclosure Meeting

Exploring your innovation in depth

Next, we schedule an in-depth session to explore your invention and every potential embodiment in detail. Our team reviews how your technology works, what differentiates it, and how competitors might design around it. This ensures your patent application provides comprehensive, enforceable coverage.

In this stage, we focus on:

Transparent communication: detailed notes, diagrams, and documentation support
Strategic discovery: mapping out variations and future iterations
Risk reduction: identifying potential competitive threats early

By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how we’ll protect your innovation and the value it adds to your business.

Patent Drafting & Filing

Turning your ideas into enforceable protection

Using the information gathered, we prepare a detailed, high-quality patent application aligned with your goals. Each claim is written for both precision and strength, ensuring your protection extends across all critical aspects of your technology. We then handle the entire filing process with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Throughout this stage, you can expect:

Regular updates on filing status and timelines
Strategic drafting that anticipates future product developments
Complete handling of documentation and correspondence

Your application will be thorough, defensible, and ready to support investment, licensing, or future enforcement.

Getting an Issued U.S. Patent

Securing your protection and long-term value

Once your application is filed, we manage all USPTO correspondence and advocate for allowance through a data-driven, outcome-oriented approach. We track examiner feedback, adapt claims as needed, and position your application for successful issuance.

Our focus includes:

Transparent updates: monthly status reports, analytics, and next steps
Strategic alignment: matching prosecution timelines to your business milestones
Portfolio insight: integrating new patents with your existing IP assets

When your patent issues, you’ll hold a strong, enforceable right that protects your innovation, supports growth, and creates lasting competitive advantage.

How We Work

Our systematic approach ensures thorough protection for your intellectual property.

Discovery Call

Understanding your technology and goals

Every partnership begins with a complimentary consultation. We take time to understand your invention, your business model, and what success looks like for you. Whether you’re a startup preparing for funding or an established company expanding your IP portfolio, we tailor your patent strategy to align with your goals.

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

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.

You’ll leave this call with clarity, direction, and a defined plan of action.

Invention Disclosure Meeting

Exploring your innovation in depth

Next, we schedule an in-depth session to explore your invention and every potential embodiment in detail. Our team reviews how your technology works, what differentiates it, and how competitors might design around it. This ensures your patent application provides comprehensive, enforceable coverage.

In this stage, we focus on:

Transparent communication: detailed notes, diagrams, and documentation support
Strategic discovery: mapping out variations and future iterations
Risk reduction: identifying potential competitive threats early

By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how we’ll protect your innovation and the value it adds to your business.

Patent Drafting & Filing

Turning your ideas into enforceable protection

Using the information gathered, we prepare a detailed, high-quality patent application aligned with your goals. Each claim is written for both precision and strength, ensuring your protection extends across all critical aspects of your technology. We then handle the entire filing process with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Throughout this stage, you can expect:

Regular updates on filing status and timelines
Strategic drafting that anticipates future product developments
Complete handling of documentation and correspondence

Your application will be thorough, defensible, and ready to support investment, licensing, or future enforcement.

Getting an Issued U.S. Patent

Securing your protection and long-term value

Once your application is filed, we manage all USPTO correspondence and advocate for allowance through a data-driven, outcome-oriented approach. We track examiner feedback, adapt claims as needed, and position your application for successful issuance.

Our focus includes:

Transparent updates: monthly status reports, analytics, and next steps
Strategic alignment: matching prosecution timelines to your business milestones
Portfolio insight: integrating new patents with your existing IP assets

When your patent issues, you’ll hold a strong, enforceable right that protects your innovation, supports growth, and creates lasting competitive advantage.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the patent process.

What happens during the discovery call step of the patent process?

In the discovery call, we begin by learning about your invention, business model, and goals. We discuss what makes your technology unique, whether it’s patentable, and how your patent strategy fits into your company’s roadmap. This call ensures mutual alignment and gives you a clear next-step roadmap before we dive into deeper technical work.

Why is the invention disclosure meeting important in preparing a patent application?

During the invention disclosure meeting, we drill down into your technology—how it works, what alternatives exist, and how competitors might try to design around it. This meeting is critical because it helps us craft a comprehensive application that protects not just today’s version of your invention, but future variations too. It sets the stage for building a strong, defensible patent.

How long does it take from filing a patent application to a notice of allowance?

Once your patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the average time to a notice of allowance is typically 20–30 months, depending on complexity and examination workload. We keep you informed throughout and align the timing with your business milestones, so you’re not just waiting—you’re advancing strategically.

What does patent prosecution involve after filing an application?

Patent prosecution is the phase after filing where we interact with the USPTO on your behalf. We respond to examiners’ office actions, amend claim language if necessary, and guide the application toward allowance. Our goal is clear: secure a strong and enforceable patent while keeping the process efficient and aligned with your business objectives.

What post-issuance tasks are included in patent maintenance and portfolio management?

After your patent issues, our work continues. We manage annuity and renewal deadlines, review your patent portfolio in light of business growth, and help identify licensing or enforcement opportunities. Patents are business assets—not just legal documents—and our post-issuance work ensures your protection remains active, strategic, and valuable over time.

How do you tailor the process for startups versus more mature companies?

We customise our process based on your stage and goals. For early-stage startups, we emphasise cost-effective filings, priority protection, and funding readiness. For scaling or mature companies, we broaden protection, align portfolios to global strategy, and focus on monetisation opportunities. No matter your size, our process adapts so your patent strategy supports where you’re going.

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 the patent process.

What happens during the discovery call step of the patent process?

In the discovery call, we begin by learning about your invention, business model, and goals. We discuss what makes your technology unique, whether it’s patentable, and how your patent strategy fits into your company’s roadmap. This call ensures mutual alignment and gives you a clear next-step roadmap before we dive into deeper technical work.

Why is the invention disclosure meeting important in preparing a patent application?

During the invention disclosure meeting, we drill down into your technology—how it works, what alternatives exist, and how competitors might try to design around it. This meeting is critical because it helps us craft a comprehensive application that protects not just today’s version of your invention, but future variations too. It sets the stage for building a strong, defensible patent.

How long does it take from filing a patent application to a notice of allowance?

Once your patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the average time to a notice of allowance is typically 20–30 months, depending on complexity and examination workload. We keep you informed throughout and align the timing with your business milestones, so you’re not just waiting—you’re advancing strategically.

What does patent prosecution involve after filing an application?

Patent prosecution is the phase after filing where we interact with the USPTO on your behalf. We respond to examiners’ office actions, amend claim language if necessary, and guide the application toward allowance. Our goal is clear: secure a strong and enforceable patent while keeping the process efficient and aligned with your business objectives.

What post-issuance tasks are included in patent maintenance and portfolio management?

After your patent issues, our work continues. We manage annuity and renewal deadlines, review your patent portfolio in light of business growth, and help identify licensing or enforcement opportunities. Patents are business assets—not just legal documents—and our post-issuance work ensures your protection remains active, strategic, and valuable over time.

How do you tailor the process for startups versus more mature companies?

We customize our process based on your stage and goals. For early-stage startups, we emphasise cost-effective filings, priority protection, and funding readiness. For scaling or mature companies, we broaden protection, align portfolios to global strategy, and focus on monetisation opportunities. No matter your size, our process adapts so your patent strategy supports where you’re going.