Services
Early and Exploratory Stage
• What do I need to know? Intellectual property education and training sessions tailored to specific technologies.
• Are there IP rights that I can secure? Reviewing scientific research results regarding possible intellectual property rights.
• Where is my white space? Who are my competitors? Advising on possible IP scope.
• When and where to secure your IP rights? Advising on patenting strategy.
Protecting and Licensing Stage
• Filing urgent provisional patent applications.
• Reviewing and proof-reading patent applications.
• Compiling sequence listings in accordance with filing standards.
• Compiling patent figures in accordance with filing standards.
• Liaise with international expert patent agents during patent application drafting and prosecution.
• Monitoring PTOs for upcoming actions and patent status.
• Advising on office actions issued by PTOs.
• Stream-lining renewal fee payments.
• Conducting due diligence regarding patent status, ongoing actions.
• Advising on licensing scope and terms.
Managing Assets
• Advising and setting up internal disclosure, agreement, and IP database infrastructure.
• Customizing Sophia (Wellspring) database for your specific disclosure, patent, and agreement needs.
• Developing best-practice documentation for improved and consistent workflow.