Patents for Startups: Protect Your IP Before Fundraising
· 5 min read
Investors look for defensible technology. A filed provisional application shows you own your innovation.
File before you disclose
Public disclosure can destroy patent rights in many countries. File before demo days, publications or crowdfunding.
Use provisionals iteratively
Startups often file several provisionals as the product evolves, then combine them into one non-provisional.
Keep costs low
SI-assisted drafting lets founders lock in dates without spending their seed round on legal fees.
Start your provisional patent
Start your provisional patent