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Cooley developed this resource to empower entrepreneurs and growth companies with information to help make informed decisions about patent protection and strategy. Below you will find tools, tip sheets and articles that are organized by life cycle stage, from seed to exit.
Resources
Sample Presentation Slide for Summarizing IP Position During an Investor Presentation
Sample slide to include in your investor deck
Invention Disclosure Form
Form to document your invention
Patent Evaluation Form: If and Where to File
Worksheet to help determine where to file for patent protection
IP Review Committee Charter
Charter template to set up an IP review committee
Tip Sheets
Preparing for Your First Patent Meeting
Guidance to prepare for your first meeting with a patent lawyer
Preparing for IP Diligence
Guidance to prepare for a third-party IP diligence
Issues That Will Likely Be Examined by Investors
Guidance to get your patent portfolio in order
Patent Considerations for Startups
What to consider when thinking through your patent needs
Best Practices for Filing Your Own Provisional Patent
Guidance to file your own provisional patent application
Guidance
Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property
Learn how and when to use intellectual property rights to protect your IP
Frequently Asked Questions: Provisional Patent Applications
Overview on provisional applications and filing process
Patenting AI: What You Should Know
Considerations for pursuing patent protection for AI inventions
What You Need to Know About Patents
Overview of patent types, benefits and how to obtain a patent for your intellectual property
Can You Patent Your Software?
Overview of patent eligibility of software and methods
How to Protect Your Invention in Multiple Countries
Considerations for protecting your invention globally
Should You Invest in Foreign Patent Protection
Considerations when deciding where to file for patent protection
Utility Patents and Utility Patent Applications
Overview on utility patents and application process
What Do You Absolutely Need in Your Contractor Agreements?
Key information to include in your contractor agreements
What You Should Know About Patents in the UK and Europe
Considerations for protecting your invention in Europe
Who Owns What: Assignment and Ownership of Patents and Applications
Importance of patent ownership and assignment considerations