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Frequently Ask Questions

Everything you need to know, all in one place.

The SciTech & IP Law Firm PLLC provides science, technology, and intellectual property (IP) legal services for innovators, founders, and organizations building innovation driven businesses. We focus on helping clients protect, commercialize, and enforce patents, trademarks, copyrights, and technology assets with business aligned, strategy first counsel.

We are a strong fit for inventors, startup founders, scientists, engineers, digital creators, e commerce brands, SaaS platforms, and innovation driven companies that need sophisticated IP and technology guidance. If you want a partner who understands both the law and the underlying science and can connect legal work directly to business outcomes, our firm is designed for you.

We offer patent strategy and prosecution, trademark clearance and registration, copyright and content protection, technology and SaaS transactions, and startup and emerging company counseling. We also provide regulatory and commercialization strategy, IP enforcement and dispute resolution, and outside general counsel style support for high growth science and technology businesses.

We focus on IP intensive and regulated industries including biotech and life sciences, medical devices and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, software and SaaS, AI and data driven products, electronics, mechanical engineering, and digital media and e commerce. Our technical fluency allows us to quickly understand complex products, identify protectable IP, and structure deals that support long term commercialization and growth.

For many matters, we scope the work up front and offer transparent, flat fee legal packages instead of unpredictable hourly billing. This SaaP model lets you budget with confidence, move faster, and treat key legal services like products you can plan around rather than open ended engagements.

In addition to flat fee packages, we offer traditional hourly billing for complex or highly customized matters and milestone based or subscription arrangements for ongoing advisory support. We will discuss options during the intake process so you understand the structure, scope, and cost before work begins.

We combine deep IP and regulatory experience with advanced STEM and startup backgrounds, so we can speak both “law” and “lab” or “code.” We deliberately cap our active matter load and use a productized, systems driven approach, which allows us to provide senior level attention, clear communication, and strategy that is tailored to your specific industry and growth stage.

Yes. While based in Austin, Texas, we represent clients across the United States and, in many IP matters, internationally. We regularly conduct virtual consultations and remote engagements for founders, creators, and companies located in other states and innovation hubs.

Yes. For many startups and scaling companies, we function as a fractional or outside general counsel on IP, technology, and related commercial issues. This can include reviewing and negotiating key contracts, managing your IP portfolio, coordinating with specialist local counsel when needed, and helping leadership teams proactively identify and manage legal risk.

You should usually speak with an IP and technology lawyer before publicly disclosing key innovations, signing major customer or vendor contracts, or closing investment rounds. Early advice can help you avoid losing patent rights, giving away key IP in contracts, or creating cap table and ownership issues that complicate future funding or exits.

Yes. We assist digital creators, influencers, streamers, and online brands with trademark strategy, content and media rights, licensing and sponsorship agreements, and enforcement actions such as platform takedowns. Our goal is to help you protect both your reputation and your revenue streams while maintaining flexibility for future collaborations and brand extensions.

We regularly advise software and SaaS companies, AI and data driven product teams, and platform businesses on IP strategy, licensing, data and content ownership, and commercial contracts. This can include structuring terms of service, negotiating enterprise and API agreements, and aligning IP and regulatory strategy with your product roadmap.

We handle pre litigation IP disputes, enforcement, and defense strategies for science and technology companies, including cease and desist letters, takedown efforts, and negotiated resolutions. Our focus is on protecting your innovations and brand while minimizing unnecessary cost, distraction, and risk to the business.

We partner closely with inventors and R&D teams to understand the technology, identify patentable inventions or trade secrets, and map IP filings to the company’s product and commercialization strategy. We then develop a prioritized roadmap for filings and enforcement that matches your budget, market timing, and competitive landscape.

It is helpful to prepare a concise description of your product or content, any prior or pending IP filings, key contracts or NDAs, relevant timelines or launch dates, and your top legal or business priorities. Sharing documents and background information in advance allows the initial consultation to focus on strategy and practical next steps instead of basic fact gathering.

You can request a consultation directly through the website using the “Contact Us” or “Schedule” options, or by using the contact details on the homepage and contact page. After we receive your inquiry, we will confirm fit and conflicts, outline next steps, and schedule a virtual or in person meeting when appropriate.

During an initial consultation, we will learn about your business, technology, or content, clarify your goals, identify immediate risks or opportunities, and discuss possible strategies and service options. You will also have the chance to ask questions about scope, timeline, pricing models, and how we typically work with clients like you.

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Testimonials

Client Experience Highlights

SunnyGo Water Solution

Sean Duckworth, Founder & Owner

Las Vegas, NV

Prior Art & Patentability Opinion Trademark Preparation & Filing
“ William is great and communicates effectively. William helped us ensure our product wasn't legally infringing on any similar products. Will certainly do work with again in the near future ”

Confidential Client

San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion Provisional Patent
“William is great and communicates effectively. William helped us ensure our product wasn't legally infringing on any similar products. Will certainly do work with again in the near future.”

Confidential Pet Entrepreneur Client

Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL

Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion
“William was extremely professional and diligent. He guided us through the patent process while maintaining full confidentiality and protecting our product’s unique features. Highly recommended!”

ParkClear™ Street Parking Mobile App

Loan Nguyen, Founder

Los Angeles, CA

Prior Art & Patentability Opinion
“William does exceptional work, from research, verification to execution. Everything was accomplished on time with urgency and care. I look forward to working with William in the future.”

Tech Startup

Jorge Normandia, Founder & Owner

Puerto Rico

Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion Provisional Patent Drafting & Filing
“William was very meticulous when drafting the patent application. He was patient and made sure he understood my idea fully. He also provided guidance for future steps after filing the provisional patent application. Will definitely recommend William to all entrepreneurs looking to patent their ideas.”
Result: Strong provisional patent application filed, providing investor-ready IP protection for a new tech venture.

Guardian SmartCare

Adapt Original Product Development Contract (with Redlines)
“Will did great! He is VERY intelligent and knows his stuff. He is willing to go above and beyond for his clients!”
Result: Successfully protected innovative IP, giving the client confidence and a clear roadmap for patent strategy.

Confidential Client

Gaming Industry

Confidential Location

Prior Art & Patentability Opinion Trademark Preparation & Filing
“William is extremely professional and knowledgeable. He guided us carefully through the patent process while maintaining strict confidentiality. We highly recommend his services.”

Confidential Client

Gaming Industry

Confidential Location

Prior Art & Patentability Opinion Trademark Preparation & Filing
“William handled our confidential project with great attention to detail. His expertise and clear communication made the process seamless and secure.”

Confidential Client

Gaming Industry

Confidential Location

Prior Art & Patentability Opinion Trademark Preparation & Filing
“William provided exceptional service while ensuring full confidentiality. His insights and professionalism exceeded our expectations.”

Medical Device Start-Up Company

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion
“Great experience getting search done. William handled our project with utmost professionalism and ensured full confidentiality.”

Emerging Fitness & Wellness Company

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion
“Great working with William again. The process was smooth, professional, and confidential, ensuring all sensitive information was fully protected.”

Major Veterinarian Clinic

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion
“William handled our project with great care and attention to detail. His professionalism and confidentiality gave us complete confidence throughout the process.”

Confidential Logistics & Transportation Company

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Patent Research & IP Strategy
“William handled our confidential logistics project with precision and professionalism. His guidance on IP strategy gave us confidence and clarity throughout.”

Confidential Robotics and Autonomous Systems Company

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Provisional Patent Drafting & Filing
“William provided exceptional support and maintained full confidentiality while drafting our provisional patent. His expertise made the process seamless and secure.”

Confidential Manufacturing (Rotational Molding) Company

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion
“William’s attention to detail and professional approach ensured that our manufacturing IP project was handled efficiently and confidentially. Highly recommended.”

Confidential Security & Defense Client

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Patent Research & IP Strategy Provisional Patent Drafting
“William’s work was meticulous and confidential. He guided us through complex IP matters and ensured our security innovations were fully protected.”

Confidential Critical Infrastructure Client

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Prior Art Search & Patentability Opinion
“Working with William was seamless. He ensured that our IP strategy and sensitive security innovations were handled with the utmost confidentiality and precision.”

Confidential Defense Technology Client

Confidential Representative

Confidential Location

Provisional Patent Drafting & Filing IP Strategy Consultation
“William provided excellent guidance while maintaining full confidentiality. His expertise in defense-related IP allowed us to protect our innovations efficiently and securely.”