Virtual In House IP Counsel

Strategic Patent Guidance—On Demand.

Not every company needs a full-time in-house IP counsel. But when the patent strategy becomes complex, the stakes too high, or the docket too crowded, you need someone who can step in with clarity, confidence, and experience. Many of these challenges demand intense effort—but only for a short period. Hiring a permanent team member just to let them go after the storm passes isn’t ideal. Our model gives you high-level support when you need it, without the long-term commitment.

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That’s where we come in.  Typically this client has at least ten patent or trademark applications or at least one inter partes review.  

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Think of Us as Your IP Partner—Without the Overhead

We act as a seamless extension of your legal or executive team, providing senior-level patent counseling on a flexible basis. Whether you're navigating prosecution strategy, managing a growing portfolio, or preparing for licensing, litigation, or acquisition, we offer the insight and execution you need—without adding headcount.  

Our Virtual In-House Counsel Services Include:

• Portfolio Strategy & Management
  Aligning patent filings with business goals, R&D efforts, and competitive positioning.

• Prosecution Oversight
  Reviewing office actions, helping outside counsel sharpen responses, and ensuring claim scope is commercially meaningful.

• Invention Harvesting & Review
  Working with technical teams to evaluate invention disclosures and prioritize filings.

• IP Risk Analysis
  Assessing third-party patents and freedom-to-operate issues in real time.

• Internal Stakeholder Education
  Helping executives, engineers, and business teams understand IP value and strategy.

• M&A & Licensing Support
  Advising on patent valuation, risk, and opportunity in transactional contexts.

Who We Work With

• Law firms looking to augment their client offerings with high-level patent guidance

• Startups and growing companies building their first IP strategy

• Established businesses with no in-house patent counsel—or ones in transition

• Legal departments needing overflow support or second-chair IP review

Practical, Business-Aligned Patent Counsel

We’ve worked with innovators, investors, and litigators. We know how to bridge the gap between technical nuance and business need. Whether you need ongoing support or a short-term engagement, we deliver the strategic counsel that keeps your IP aligned, protected, and working for your bottom line.

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