New USPTO rule: from July 20, 2026, foreign founders need a U.S.-registered practitioner to file.
Built for founders worldwide
U.S. patents for global founders, without the friction
Wherever you’re building from, Idea Clerk helps you protect your invention in the United States — clear pricing, expert review, and no confusing legalese.
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.
Expert review included
Experienced professionals review your application before it’s submitted to the USPTO.
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
Secure, confidential handling of your invention details from first draft through official 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
Flat annual price, in USD
100%
Online, async process
Start your application
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 review and prepare
Our experts refine your application and make sure it’s ready to meet USPTO requirements.
3
File with the USPTO
Your application is submitted and tracked, with status updates available online anytime.
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.