CoPilot Tools Aren’t Enough
AI-powered co-pilots may look impressive, but here’s the truth:
They only work well in the hands of experienced patent attorneys.
If you're not trained in patent law—or not planning to spend hours iterating and rewriting—the output won't hold up. These tools still expect you to know what you're doing. Idea Clerk doesn't. We guide you from scratch and produce a complete draft you can actually file.
Idea Clerk was designed specifically for technical founders—not patent professionals.
Beware the Bargain Bin
Some startups turn to discount law firms, outsourced services, or non-attorney patent scribes. The result? Cookie-cutter filings that fall apart under scrutiny.
Even if these get filed, they often:
• Fail to align invention scope with business strategy
• Lack meaningful support for later claims
• Contain serious legal gaps that derail investor diligence or future enforcement
A bad provisional can be worse than none at all.
Idea Clerk helps you avoid these traps by embedding best practices from experienced patent professionals into every step of the process.
Run by Patent Experts
Idea Clerk is powered by engineers and patent attorneys who’ve worked with some of the most innovative, venture-backed startups out there. We know what matters in startup IP—and what breaks things down later.
We’ve built that knowledge directly into the product.
Unlike tools that license templates or rely on external consultants, we’ve developed Idea Clerk from the ground up for startup founders who need:
• Clarity without legalese
• Speed without sacrificing coverage
• Flexibility to collaborate and revise
• Confidence when facing investors or partners
