Patent Services
Protect Your Innovation. Build a Stronger Business
At Michael & Hope (M&H), we help innovators turn ideas into valuable assets. Our patent service go beyond filing—we design an IP roadmap that aligns with your business model, investment strategy, and commercialization goals.
At Michael & Hope (M&H), we help innovators transform breakthrough ideas into strategic intellectual property that drives real business value. Our patent services go far beyond paperwork—we provide a structured, business-aligned approach that considers your technical feasibility, market entry timing, and commercialization potential from day one.
Whether you’re a startup preparing for investment, a business looking to license a core technology, or an inventor safeguarding a groundbreaking concept, we design custom patent strategies that are built to scale.
What Sets Our Patent Services Apart
Business-Driven Patent Strategy
We focus on patents as tools for funding, licensing, and long-term growth—not just legal coverage.
Market-Focused Validation
Every invention is evaluated not only for novelty, but for engineering feasibility and market potential.
Integrated Support
We connect the dots between filing, portfolio planning, and commercialization, ensuring your IP is ready for what’s next.
Our Core Patent Services
Business-Driven Patent Strategy
Validate your idea before investing.
We conduct comprehensive prior art searches and competitor mapping to assess the uniqueness of your invention. This step reduces risk, informs product development, and strengthens your application.
- Global prior art review
- Competitive positioning
- Strategic filing recommendations
Business-Driven Patent Strategy
Build strong, defensible protection from day one.
We support you in developing clear, high-quality patent applications in collaboration with registered patent professionals, engineers, and legal experts.
- U.S., PCT, and international filing
- Drafting tailored to technical and business strategy
- Timing coordination for product and market alignment
Patent Portfolio Management
Treat your patents like the assets they are.
We help you strategically manage, prioritize, and expand your patent portfolio to align with your growth roadmap. Whether you’re launching new products or scaling globally, your IP needs to keep pace.
- Portfolio audits and roadmap planning
- Asset prioritization by market or technology
- Maintenance tracking and renewal support
For advanced planning and monetization strategies explore our IP Strategy & Consulting.
Schedule a Patent Strategy Consultation
Your innovation deserves more than protection—it deserves to thrive. Let’s help you get there.
Add-On Support
Need help with manufacturing integration, licensing partners, or market entry planning? Our Creation Accelerator Program connects your patent with the support you need to commercialize confidently.
Success Starts with a Strong Foundation
Whether you’re applying for your first patent or managing a growing portfolio, your IP strategy should always support your business strategy. Our role is to help you translate innovation into long-term value—starting with a patent that stands up in court, in the market, and at the negotiation table.
Strategic Outcomes We Help You Achieve
- Secure investment with credible, defensible IP
- License technology to global partners
- Block competitors in core markets
- Increase valuation through strong IP assets
- Expand your patent footprint as your business grows
Educational Insights
Roadmap: From Idea to Protected,
Valuable Innovation
Discovery & Feasibility
- Understand your invention, technical scope, and business goals
- Validate engineering and manufacturing feasibility
- Align with target market needs
Strategy & Application Drafting
- Develop a filing plan (US, PCT, or regional)
- Coordinate with patent professionals for drafting
- Align claims with commercial applications
Comprehensive Patent Search
- Conduct detailed prior art and competitor research
- Assess your invention’s novelty and risk of infringement
- Refine your concept for stronger protection
Filing & Portfolio Planning
- Submit application to appropriate jurisdictions
- Begin mapping your IP portfolio based on future product lines
- Integrate with licensing, R&D, or investor goals
Discovery & Feasibility
- Understand your invention, technical scope, and business goals
- Validate engineering and manufacturing feasibility
- Align with target market needs
Comprehensive Patent Search
- Conduct detailed prior art and competitor research
- Assess your invention’s novelty and risk of infringement
- Refine your concept for stronger protection
Strategy & Application Drafting
- Develop a filing plan (US, PCT, or regional)
- Coordinate with patent professionals for drafting
- Align claims with commercial applications
Filing & Portfolio Planning
- Submit application to appropriate jurisdictions
- Begin mapping your IP portfolio based on future product lines
- Integrate with licensing, R&D, or investor goals
Strategic Support for Growth
- Business-aligned filing strategy
- IP positioning for licensing or acquisition
- Risk-reduction before product launch
- Ongoing strategy sessions for scaling your IP coverage
Is Your Invention Market-Ready? Let’s Find Out
Validate, protect, and scale your innovation with M&H.
