Terms of Service

Welcome to Protectors of Tech (“we”, “us”, or “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at www.protectorsoftech.com (the “Site”) and any services provided by us (together, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or Services.

1. Services

We provide patent-related and intellectual property services for technology-driven companies and startups (such as patent preparation, filing, prosecution, portfolio strategy, licensing and enforcement). Use of the Site is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship unless explicitly agreed in a separate signed engagement letter.

2. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, design, graphics, logos, trademarks, text, images and other elements on the Site (“Content”) are owned by or licensed to Protectors of Tech and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may view or download one copy of the Content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display or use the Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

3. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site or Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:

Using the Site or Services in connection with any illegal activity or to infringe any third-party rights

Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems

Using the Site to transmit harmful code (viruses, malware)

Misrepresenting your identity, using false information, or impersonating others

Engaging in conduct that interrupts or degrades the performance of the Site.

4. Disclaimers & No Warranty

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY OF INFORMATION. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE.

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL PROTECTORS OF TECH, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR LOSS OF DATA), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR DIRECT DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) US $[amount] OR (B) THE FEES YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Protectors of Tech and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Site or Services or your violation of these Terms.

7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any disputes arising under them shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona (or other state you choose) without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [County], Arizona, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

8. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We’ll post the updated version on the Site with a “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site or Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Entire Agreement

These Terms (together with any other policies referenced herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and Protectors of Tech regarding your use of the Site and Services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations or agreements (whether electronic, oral or written) between you and us.

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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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 our services.

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 our services.

Do I need a patent for my startup’s technology?

Not always—but often yes. If your innovation provides a competitive advantage, is likely to be copied, or is core to your business model (especially in tech), then securing a patent can be a smart strategic move. According to recent data, startups with patents are significantly more likely to secure venture capital funding.

When should I start the patent process?

Ideally early. You should take steps before publicly disclosing your invention or launching your product. Early filing (including provisional applications) can lock in you key priority dates and avoid losing rights in many jurisdictions. Good patent strategy aligns timing with your business milestones.

How much does getting a patent cost, and is it worth it for a startup?

Costs vary widely depending on invention complexity, geography, and enforcement strategy. For tech startups, the cost may be justified if the patent supports your business model, investor signal, or licensing path. As one article notes, it is often better to have a smaller number of quality patents than a large number of weak ones.

What is a patentable idea in tech?

To be patentable, an invention generally must be novel, non-obvious, and useful. In tech contexts this often means a new machine, method, process or system—even improvements on existing tech can qualify. But mere abstract ideas, laws of nature, or generic software may not.

How can my patent help with raising investment or exiting my startup?

Patents can serve as a quality signal to investors, showing you have protectable, exclusive technology. They also serve as assets that can be licensed, used as bargaining chips in mergers/acquisitions, or leveraged for joint-ventures. Startups with patents are reported to be multiple times more likely to receive funding.

Do patents mean I’m safe from being copied or sued?

A patent grants you the right to exclude others, but it doesn’t automatically stop infringements or guarantee commercial success. Enforcement, competition, market conditions and global strategy all matter. Also, un-maintained or narrow patents may have limited defensive power.