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Consultation on Startup Patents

What we do?

For startups, the following are needed:
(i) An aggressive patent application strategy to block competitors from using the client’s proprietary technologies or to manage royalties; and (ii) A defensive patent application strategy to move away from the threats of competitors (e.g. multinational corporations) with numerous patents in the relevant technology field.

  • Aggressive strategy- Establishment of a portfolio

    Rather than having a large-scale patent portfolio strategy that can be expensive, we establish a targeted patent portfolio just to cover as much as possible the company’s core technologies and proceed with and manage the patent application process.

  • Defensive strategy – IP risk management

    We offer our strategic opinion to apply for a defensive patent that can cost less than an aggressive strategy but address claims of patent violation coming from a competitor.
    Defensive patents include the following(i) Patents for prompt settlement, (ii) Patents for counter-attacks, (iii) Patents for cross-licenses.

  • Linking with IP-related projects

    By leveraging government initiatives that sponsor patent expenses (e.g. RIPC initiatives or startup vouchers), companies can receive patent consulting and apply for patents at a minimal cost.

  • Attraction of IP-based investment

    Leveraging the patent acquired through optimal strategies, we help attract investment from venture capital funds.

Why Cox?

  • Track Record

    Over the past 10 years or so that the firm has been in existence, Cox has offered its insight to clients by taking on the perspective of startups to grow with them and has a wealth of experience in the field.

  • Resource capabilities

    Cox has a close network with government organizations and VC investment bodies to look into various cases and a range of information.

  • Efficiency & Pricing

    With economy of scale, Cox offers global services at a competitive price.