Strategic Patent Protection.
Built on Candor, Context & Value.
We help early-stage ventures turn technical breakthroughs into defensible assets. From understanding your foundational business goals to honest feasibility advice, we deliver senior-level prosecution designed to fit startup budgets.
1. Patentability & Candid Feasibility
Before spending thousands on prior art searches, we provide a candid opinion on whether your invention can—and should—be patented.
- Thorough prior art patentability searches
- Radical Honesty: We explicitly advise you if an invention is not worth pursuing legally or commercially
- Early roadmap alignment to preserve valuable startup capital
2. Utility Patent Drafting & Prosecution
We invest the time to understand your underlying motivation, commercial runway, and long-term business model.
- Provisional applications structured to lock in early priority dates
- Non-provisional utility applications drafted with broad defensive claims
- Strategic claim scoping tailored to attract investors and deter competitors
3. Examiner Interviews & Refusal Defense
Resolving USPTO pushback collaboratively instead of racking up hours on endless legal briefs.
- Direct examiner teleconferences to reach swift allowable subject matter
- Targeted claim amendments that preserve commercial value
- Transparent flat-fee handling to avoid surprise billing
4. Design Patents & The Hague System
Cost-effective, rapid aesthetic protection for consumer products, electronics, and digital interfaces.
- US Design patent drafting for ornamental product configurations
- International design registration via the Hague System (WIPO)
- High-allowance speed to establish early e-commerce and retail moats
5. Freedom to Operate (FTO) & Risk Clearance
Ensure your market launch or funding round isn’t ambushed by competitor IP.
- Competitive landscape analysis and patent risk mapping
- Design-around strategies to bypass active competitor claims
- Confidence-building documentation for investors and board reviews
6. Deep Context & Absolute Candor
A collaborative IP partnership that high-volume patent mills simply overlook.
- Deep Communication: We take the time to understand your technical nuances and commercial goals
- Direct Access: Handled personally by Youngsik Jeon, Esq. with no junior hand-offs
- Agile Responsiveness: Next-day email replies and thorough initial feedback within 2 business days