Built for founders worldwide
U.S. patents for global founders, without the friction
Wherever you’re building from, Idea Clerk helps you generate a filing-ready U.S. provisional patent application — with clear pricing, plain-English guidance, and an easy way to connect with an independent USPTO-registered patent attorney for the review and filing the new rule requires.
No U.S. address required · Pay in USD · Plain-English guidance
WHY FOUNDERS ABROAD CHOOSE US
Designed for the realities of filing from outside the U.S.
You shouldn’t need a U.S. law degree to protect your idea in America. We handle the complexity so you can stay focused on building.
File from anywhere
No U.S. address or local entity required. Start your application online from your home country in minutes.
Plain-English guidance
Every step is explained clearly, so you always understand what you’re filing and why it matters.
Attorney filing, handled
When the rules require an attorney, we connect you with an independent USPTO-registered patent practitioner who can review your application and file it on your behalf.
Pay in USD, transparently
One clear annual price with no surprise invoices or hidden hourly fees buried in the fine print.
Built around time zones
Manage everything asynchronously online — no need to schedule calls across continents to move forward.
Your IP stays protected
Your invention details are handled securely and confidentially, from first draft through attorney filing.
Founders from 40+ countries trust us with their U.S. filings
From Lagos to Lisbon to Singapore, builders use Idea Clerk to secure protection in the world’s largest market.
40+
Countries served
$199
Idea Clerk Annual + $729 Attorney-Managed Filing (incl. attorney fee + USPTO provisional fee)
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Online, async process
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HOW IT WORKS FROM ABROAD
Three simple steps to U.S. protection
1
Tell us about your idea
Answer guided questions online in plain English. No prior patent experience needed to get started.
2
We generate your application
Idea Clerk turns your answers into a complete, filing-ready provisional patent application — no patent expertise required.
3
An attorney reviews and files
We connect you with an independent USPTO-registered patent attorney who reviews your application and files it with the USPTO on your behalf.
Protect your idea in the U.S. — from wherever you are
Join founders around the world who chose a clearer, faster path to U.S. patent protection.