Protecting valuable research
starts with the right attorney.
We match researchers and inventors with patent attorneys who specialize in their specific technology area — so your work gets the protection it deserves.
How it works
Tell us about your research
Share your technology area, publication date, and institution. Takes 2 minutes.
We find a specialist
We match you with a registered patent attorney who has filing experience in your specific CPC classification.
You connect directly
We introduce you. From there, it's between you and the attorney. No fees from us, no obligation to proceed.
Who we work with
University Researchers
Publishing in technology areas with active commercial interest and patent filing windows.
Federal Award Recipients
NIH, NSF, and SBIR/STTR awardees developing commercially-viable technology with Bayh-Dole obligations.
Startup Founders
Early-stage companies building in deep tech, biotech, clean energy, or software-defined hardware.
First-Time Filers
Inventors who have never navigated the patent process and need specialist guidance before the window closes.
Our attorney network
We work with licensed US patent attorneys and patent agents specializing in:
Published research? Your filing window is ticking.
Under US patent law, you have exactly one year from your first public disclosure to file a patent application. After that, the right is permanently lost — no extensions, no exceptions.
Check your deadline nowCommon questions
Is there a cost to researchers?
No. Patent Advisory is funded by the attorney network, not by researchers. There is no fee to be matched with an attorney or to receive an initial assessment.
Why did I receive an email from Patent Advisory?
We identified your recent publication as potentially patent-worthy and matched you with a specialist attorney in your technology area. The email includes a link to an IP assessment prepared specifically for your work.
How do I speak to the attorney?
Click the link in your email to view your IP assessment — the attorney's calendar link is included. Or use our Find an Attorney form and we'll connect you directly.
Am I obligated to work with the attorney?
No obligation whatsoever. The assessment is a courtesy. You're free to review it, ask questions, and decide entirely on your own terms.
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