Cooley Protect
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
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 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
Guidance
Patenting AI: What You Should Know
Considerations for pursuing patent protection for AI inventions
Can You Patent Your Software?
Overview of patent eligibility of software and methods
Four Steps to Minimize the Impact of Your Competitors' Patents
Tips to manage the potential risk of patent claims
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
Using Continuation Applications Strategically
Tips to pursue additional patent claims to help advance business goals
Using the US Patent and Trademark Office to Neutralize Invalid Patents
Tips to challenge the validity of existing patents
What You Should Know About Patents in the UK and Europe
Considerations for protecting your invention in Europe