Your Patent Journey
A clear, structured process with expert guidance at every step. Here's what a typical engagement looks like, from initial enquiry to granted patent.
Journey 1: New Invention
The most common path — you have a new invention and want to protect it. Here's what the process looks like, step by step.
Enquiry
You reach out with a brief description of your invention. We respond within 24–48 hours with initial thoughts and recommended next steps.
Patent Search (Optional but Recommended)
Before investing in a full application, a novelty search helps you understand what's already out there. It's optional — you can go straight to drafting — but it's strongly recommended. It often shapes the direction of the claims and can save significant time and money down the line.
Patent Drafting
We prepare the full patent application — background, summary, detailed description, claims, abstract, and drawings — and file it with the patent office on your behalf.
Filing
Your application is filed with the patent office (USPTO, UKIPO, EPO, or other). You receive a filing receipt and your 'patent pending' status begins.
Correspondence
After filing, the patent office will examine your application and may raise objections, request amendments, or issue other correspondence. We handle all of this — developing a strategy and drafting formal responses to get your patent granted.
Grant
Your patent is granted, giving you legal protection for your invention. This typically takes 2–4 years from the original filing date.
Journey 2: Existing Application
Already have a pending application with an office action? We can help get it to grant.
Enquiry
Share your office action or existing application details. We'll review and advise on the best approach.
Review & Strategy (Part A)
Detailed analysis of all examiner objections, prior art review, and a proposed response strategy for your approval.
Formal Response (Part B)
Drafting of the official response document with legal arguments, claim amendments, and supporting evidence.
Grant
With the right response strategy, many patents that receive initial rejections go on to be granted.
Journey 3: International Protection
The PCT route is like holding your place in line internationally. You don't have to file in every country immediately — the PCT buys you time to test the market, raise funding, or figure out where the product is actually selling.
US Priority Filing
File first in the US to establish your priority date.
PCT Application
Within 12 months, file a PCT international application. Think of it as holding your place in line internationally — you get global 'patent pending' status without committing to specific countries yet.
National Phase Entry
At 30 months, you decide which countries to actually file in. The PCT buys you time to test the market, raise funding, or figure out where the product is actually selling.
Multiple Grants
Prosecute to grant in each country, building worldwide patent protection.
Which Journey Are You On?
Whether you're starting from scratch or need help with an existing application, get in touch and we'll advise on the best path forward.