ASK aid-wise — Patent Services

At ASK aid-wise, we help inventors, startups and corporations convert ideas into enforceable intellectual property — efficiently, strategically and with commercial sense. Our patent team combines technical understanding with legal precision to secure broad, defensible patents and to align IP strategy with your business goals.

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Who we help ?

  • Individual inventors and academic researchers
  • Startups and scale-ups across technology, biotech, electronics, software and hardware
  • SMEs and multinational companies seeking portfolio building or enforcement
  • Universities and research labs

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Our Patent Services (end-to-end)

1. Patentability Assessment (Prior Art Search & Opinion)

We evaluate whether your invention is novel, inventive and industrially applicable. This includes:

  • Comprehensive prior art search (patents, journals, publications, online sources)
  • Patentability opinion with strengths/risks and suggested claim scope
  • Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) overview on request
  • Deliverables: search report, opinion memo, recommended next steps.

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2. Drafting & Filing Patent Applications

We draft technically precise, commercially realistic patent specifications and claims to maximize protection while reducing prosecution risk. Services include:

  • Provisional/complete specification drafting
  • Drafting claims (independent & dependent), abstract, description, drawings coordination with inventors
  • Filing before relevant patent office (India, US, EPO, PCT or other national offices)
  • Timely filing of priorities and sequence listings (if applicable)
  • Deliverables: draft specification, final filing package, filing receipt.

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 3. PCT & International Filing Strategy

We design global filing strategies optimized for cost and market coverage:

  • PCT international applications and timeline management
  • National phase entry counseling (deciding where to prosecute)
  • Territorial and claim portfolio planning
  • Deliverables: PCT filing, national phase checklist, cost projections.

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 4. Patent Prosecution & Office Action Responses

  • We handle examination proceedings and negotiation with patent examiners:
  • Prepare and file responses to office actions (novelty, inventive step, clarity objections)
  • Amendments to claims and specifications with technical justification
  • Oral hearings and examiner interviews support
  • Deliverables: prosecution strategy, drafted responses, filing confirmations.

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 5. Patent Portfolio Management & Strategy

Build and monetize a strategic IP portfolio:

  • Portfolio review and gap analysis
  • Prioritization for prosecution & maintenance budgeting
  • Licensing, assignment, and commercialization support
  • Defensive and offensive portfolio mapping
  • Deliverables: portfolio map, roadmap, action plan.

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 6. Patent Due Diligence (M&A / Funding)

We perform technical and legal IP due diligence for investors, acquirers and sellers:

  • Freedom-to-operate checks, validity and enforceability assessment
  • Ownership and chain-of-title verification
  • Risk and revenue potential analysis
  • Deliverables: due diligence report, risk register, remediation recommendations.

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 7. Licensing, Transactions & Enforcement Support

From licensing negotiations to enforcement:

  • Drafting and negotiating licenses and cross-licenses
  • Infringement analysis and cease-and-desist drafting
  • Coordination with litigation counsel for enforcement or defense
  • Deliverables: draft agreements, negotiation strategy, infringement memos.

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 8. Patent Landscaping & Competitive Intelligence

Understand market and technology space for better decisions:

  • Patent landscaping and technology trend reports
  • Competitor patent activity monitoring
  • Alerts for new filings in your field
  • Deliverables: landscape report, watchfeed setup, quarterly updates.

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 Our Process — Simple & Transparent

1. Intro call / discovery — Understand invention, business goals and markets.

2. Preliminary review — Quick patentability check and filing recommendation.

3. Engagement & budget — Proposal with timelines, cost estimate and milestones.

4. Drafting — Technical intake, draft specification & claims review with inventors.

5. Filing — Submit application, provide filing receipt and priority details.

6. Prosecution & management — Handle office actions and maintain deadlines.

7. Commercialize / enforce — Licensing, portfolio optimization, or enforcement steps.

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 Why Choose ASK Aid-wise?

  • Technical + Legal: Patent lawyers who read science and engineers who understand law.
  • Commercial focus: We tailor claim scope to business realities — protection that matters.
  • Transparent pricing & timelines: Clear engagement letters, cost estimates for filings and prosecution.
  • Local and global reach: Experience in Indian prosecution and coordination with foreign associates worldwide.
  • Confidentiality & ethics: Strict NDAs and secure handling of invention disclosures.

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 Typical Timelines & Costs (Indicative)

(Actual costs vary by technology, number of claims, jurisdictions & search depth.)

  • Patentability search & opinion: 1–3 weeks.
  • Drafting & filing (India provisional/complete): 2–6 weeks depending on complexity.
  • PCT filing: per PCT timeline; consult for strategy.
  • Office action responses: usually 1–3 months from issue.

Note: We provide a transparent estimate in our proposal after reviewing the invention disclosure.

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 FAQs

Q: Should I file before publishing my invention?

A: Yes. Public disclosure can jeopardize patent rights in many jurisdictions. File a provisional or complete application before any public disclosure.

Q: What is the difference between provisional and complete application?

A: A provisional secures a priority date quickly and is less formal; a complete application is required to start substantive examination and to obtain a grant.

Q: How long does a patent last?

A: In India and many jurisdictions a patent term is 20 years from the filing date (subject to maintenance fees and grant). Terms vary by country.

Q: Can software be patented?

A: Software-related inventions can be patentable if they provide a technical solution and meet patentability criteria. Each case requires careful drafting.

Q: How long before my patent is granted?

A: Grant timelines vary by office and field; typically several years from filing to grant. Expedited options may be available in certain cases.

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 What we need from you (to get started) ?

  • Short invention summary in plain language (what it does and why different).
  • Technical drawings, diagrams or prototypes (if available).
  • Any prior publications, disclosures or existing patents you are aware of.
  • Names and contributions of inventors (for inventor declarations).

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 Contact Us / CTA

Ready to protect your invention?

Book a free 30-minute consultation with an ASK aid-wise patent specialist:

 Email: [contact@askaidwise.com] (mailto:contact@askaidwise.com) (replace with your email)

 Phone: +91-XXXXXXXXXX (replace with your phone)

 Or use our online intake form [link/button] to upload an invention disclosure.

Legal Disclaimer

The information on this page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Patentability and patent scope depend on facts and jurisdiction. For advice tailored to your invention, please contact ASK aid-wise for a consultation.