Software companies preparing to launch, raise money, or sign a major customer who need to understand patent risk around their productโs core features.
Whatโs included (all tiers)
Review of the product description and the features selected for the analysis.
An attorney search of in-force U.S. patents and pending published applications.
Risk analysis at the depth of the selected tier.
Whatโs NOT included
Government, third-party, and vendor fees.
Patentability analysis of the clientโs own invention (see Software Patentability Search & Eligibility Review).
Non-U.S. patents.
Review of open-source licenses or third-party code.
Invalidity opinions, licensing negotiations, or responses to demand letters (see the Disputes products).
Features beyond those listed in the engagement letter.
Client responsibilities
Describe each selected feature as it will actually ship.
Disclose any known competitor patents, notice letters, or prior disputes.
Tell the attorney about any product changes during the review.
Assumptions
U.S. market only.
The product design remains stable during the review.
No pending third-party demand or dispute.
Scope-change triggers
Added features or a material product redesign.
A cease-and-desist letter or infringement notice received during the review.
A patent of concern with an unusually large claim set or patent family.
An upgrade to a higher tier. The lower tierโs fee is credited if the upgrade is made within 60 days.
Check the exact scope before paying
Review the productโs current fee, prerequisites, and exclusions. Any custom or expanded work needs a separate written scope and fee. Representation begins after conflicts clear and a signed engagement letter is in place.
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