Who it’s for
Meet inventors who arrive with an organized record.
Inventors on First Claim keep a dated record of their idea and the prior-art analysis behind it. With the inventor’s authorization, you can review that material before you engage. First Claim connects professionals with prospective clients and does not provide legal services.
Express InterestAvailability: Planned
The steps you would use
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Capture your idea
Describe the concept, the problem it solves and its technical features. Attach sketches and files, and note who worked on it.
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Search prior art and assess patentability
First Claim searches published patents and applications, sets each close reference against your features, and shows the passages where it overlaps and where it differs. The assessment follows the four U.S. requirements below.
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Connect with IP professionals
Find someone to help with patent strategy, filing, licensing, or a suspected misuse.
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