Stage 2 of 6
Idea Protection
Get your idea protected before you disclose it to investors, partners, or the public. We investigate novelty, refine the invention, prepare the documents, and support the filing.
This stage fits you if
A clear idea or concept document
Ideally no public disclosure yet
You leave this stage with
Prior-art and patentability investigation report
Refined invention disclosure
Filed application (e.g. UK priority filing) or a documented decision not to file
Attorney handover pack if continuing to full prosecution
Idea Protection services
Fixed scope, transparent pricing, purchasable online.
Patent Investigation
Prior-art search and patentability snapshot: what exists, what is novel about your idea, and whether filing is worth the money.
£750
Invention Refinement
We work with you to flesh out the invention: variants, embodiments, drawings, and a complete invention disclosure ready for drafting.
£1,200
Patent Preparation & Filing Support
End-to-end preparation of the application documents and support through filing, such as a UK IPO priority filing. Attorney referral for everything beyond filing.
£3,500
Disclosure Hygiene Pack
Everything you need to talk to investors and partners without losing your rights: NDA templates, a disclosure log, and a brief on what you can safely say.
£350
What comes next
After Idea Protection: Funding
Package a competitive Innovate UK (or similar grant) application, drawing on our first-hand experience winning Innovate UK funding.
Idea Protection questions, answered
No, and we are clear about that line. We investigate, refine the invention, prepare the documents, and support the filing. Prosecution, office actions, and legal opinions go to a qualified patent attorney, and we hand over cleanly to our referral network.
Public disclosure can destroy novelty in most jurisdictions, though grace periods vary by country. Start with a Patent Investigation so you know exactly what is still protectable before spending on a filing.
A UK priority filing starts a 12-month priority year to decide on PCT or European extensions. Your attorney handover pack maps every deadline so nothing lapses by accident.