Our Intellectual Property Services
Safeguard your code, brand, and ideas with airtight IP protections. From NDAs to invention assignments, we ensure your assets stay yours — and investor-ready.
Unilateral NDA
Safeguard your proprietary information before sharing it with third parties.
We prepare Unilateral Non-Disclosure Agreements designed to protect sensitive business, technical, or strategic information when disclosed to outside parties. Each NDA is drafted to be clear, enforceable, and appropriately scoped for your industry and use case.
Scope of Work
- Draft Unilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement customized to Client’s disclosure scenario
- Consultation with Client via phone/email to confirm information covered, duration, and confidentiality obligations
- Finalize NDA for execution and circulation for e-signature
Mutual NDA
Protect your confidential information when collaborating or exploring new opportunities.
We draft Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreements that safeguard shared information between parties, allowing you to explore partnerships, transactions, and collaborations with confidence. Each agreement is tailored to your specific use case, balancing protection with practicality so business discussions can move forward efficiently.
Scope of Work
- Draft Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement customized to Client’s specific purpose
- Consultation with Client via phone/email to address disclosure scope, term, and exclusions
- Finalize NDA for execution and circulation for e-signature
Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement (CIIAA)
Ensure all intellectual property developed for your business is owned by your business.
We draft and finalize CIIAAs to secure your company’s ownership over all inventions, creative works, and confidential information developed by employees, contractors, or founders. This essential agreement is often a key diligence item in fundraising and acquisition contexts, protecting your IP assets long-term.
Scope of Work
- Draft Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement for employees, founders, or contractors
- Consultation with Client via phone/email to address relevant ownership, confidentiality, and invention assignment terms
- Finalize CIIAA for implementation in onboarding or contractual workflows
Trademark (U.S. Identical Search)
Confirm your brand’s availability before you invest in it.
A U.S. Identical Trademark Search identifies any identical marks already registered or pending with the USPTO. This essential first step helps you avoid infringement risks, rebranding costs, and registration delays before launching a new brand, product, or logo.
Trademark services are provided through @VirtualCounsel’s trusted Of Counsel Intellectual Property (IP) firm, offering clients preferred, pre-negotiated rates and seamless coordination.
Fees include all vendor and search costs and cover up to three (3) trademark classes. Additional fees apply for searches covering more than three (3) classes.
Scope of Work
- Conduct U.S. Identical Trademark Search (up to three (3) classes; additional fees apply for additional classes)
- Deliver written search report summarizing existing identical marks, owners, and statuses
- Consultation via phone/email with IP attorney to review findings and discuss next steps
- Provide recommendations for filing strategy or alternative mark selection
Trademark (U.S. Filing – Intent-to-Use)
Reserve your brand name before going to market.
A U.S. Intent-to-Use Trademark Filing allows you to secure priority rights in a mark before you begin using it in commerce. This service includes complete support from initial strategy through registration, ensuring your filing is properly structured and monitored until your mark achieves full protection.
Trademark services are provided through @VirtualCounsel’s trusted Of Counsel Intellectual Property (IP) firm, offering clients preferred, pre-negotiated rates and seamless coordination.
Fees include all government, vendor, and official USPTO costs—covering the full process from filing through registration (including publication and registration reports), assuming no Office Actions or third-party oppositions.
Fees apply to one (1) mark in one (1) class; each additional class is $600.
Scope of Work
- Conduct initial filing strategy consultation with IP attorney to determine filing basis and appropriate classes
- Prepare and file Intent-to-Use Trademark Application with the USPTO
- Manage all USPTO filings, correspondence, and registration updates through publication and registration
- Consultation via phone/email with IP attorney to review progress and confirm deadlines for Statements of Use
- Provide guidance on ongoing maintenance and post-registration compliance
Trademark (U.S. Filing – Use-Based)
Protect your brand that’s already in use.
A U.S. Use-Based Trademark Filing secures nationwide protection for marks already in commercial use. This comprehensive service includes strategy, preparation, filing, and management through registration—ensuring that your trademark is correctly filed, published, and maintained in compliance with USPTO requirements.
Trademark services are provided through @VirtualCounsel’s trusted Of Counsel Intellectual Property (IP) firm, offering clients preferred, pre-negotiated rates and seamless coordination.
Fees include all government, vendor, and official USPTO costs—covering the full process from filing through registration (including publication and registration reports), assuming no Office Actions or third-party oppositions.
Fees apply to one (1) mark in one (1) class; each additional class is $600.
Scope of Work
- Conduct initial filing strategy consultation with IP attorney to confirm filing basis, specimen requirements, and class coverage
- Prepare and file Use-Based Trademark Application with the USPTO
- Manage all USPTO filings, correspondence, and publication/registration updates through final issuance
- Consultation via phone/email with IP attorney to review filing progress, monitor publication, and confirm registration status
- Provide guidance on ongoing maintenance and renewal filings
Trademark (Global Identical Search)
Protect your brand before you expand internationally.
A Global Identical Trademark Search identifies existing identical marks registered or pending across international jurisdictions. This essential step helps you avoid costly conflicts before launching in new markets or expanding globally. By confirming brand availability early, you protect your company’s reputation, secure trademark rights abroad, and streamline future filings.
Trademark services are provided through @VirtualCounsel’s trusted Of Counsel Intellectual Property (IP) firm, offering clients preferred, pre-negotiated rates and seamless coordination.
Fees include all vendor and search costs and cover up to three (3) trademark classes. Additional fees apply for searches covering more than three (3) classes.
Scope of Work
- Conduct Global Identical Trademark Search across targeted jurisdictions
- Deliver written report identifying identical marks, owners, and active jurisdictions
- Consultation via phone/email with IP attorney to review results and discuss global filing strategy
- Provide recommendations for international brand protection and sequencing filings
Trademark (U.S. Confusingly Similar Search)
Identify potential conflicts before they become costly.
A U.S. Confusingly Similar Trademark Search provides a deeper analysis—examining not only identical marks but also similar ones that could block or challenge your registration. This search evaluates potential risks under USPTO standards for “likelihood of confusion,” helping you make informed decisions before filing.
Trademark services are provided through @VirtualCounsel’s trusted Of Counsel Intellectual Property (IP) firm, offering clients preferred, pre-negotiated rates and seamless coordination.
Fees include all vendor and search costs and cover up to three (3) trademark classes. Additional fees apply for searches covering more than three (3) classes.
Scope of Work
- Conduct U.S. Confusingly Similar Trademark Search
- Deliver comprehensive written search report analyzing potential conflicts and likelihood of confusion
- Consultation via phone/email with IP attorney to review findings and discuss filing strategy
- Provide recommendations for mark selection, refinement, or next steps
Trademark (Global Confusingly Similar Search)
Identify international brand conflicts before they disrupt your global strategy.
A Global Confusingly Similar Trademark Search provides an in-depth analysis of similar or potentially conflicting marks across multiple jurisdictions. This search identifies not just identical matches but also variations that could prevent or challenge your registrations abroad—helping you anticipate obstacles and shape a cohesive international trademark strategy.
Trademark services are provided through @VirtualCounsel’s trusted Of Counsel Intellectual Property (IP) firm, offering clients preferred, pre-negotiated rates and seamless coordination.
Fees include all vendor and search costs and cover up to three (3) trademark classes. Additional fees apply for searches covering more than three (3) classes.
Scope of Work
- Conduct Global Confusingly Similar Trademark Search across targeted jurisdictions
- Deliver comprehensive written report analyzing potential conflicts, likelihood of confusion, and regional risk factors
- Consultation via phone/email with IP attorney to review findings, address high-risk results, and discuss international filing strategy
- Provide recommendations for prioritizing jurisdictions, sequencing filings, or refining brand strategy
Our Intellectual Property Offerings Guide
Most startups underprotect their most valuable assets.
You're building without properly securing trademarks, patents, or protecting your proprietary technology.
You're worried about IP ownership with contractors, co-founders, and employees.
You're risking investor hesitation because your IP isn't properly documented or defended.
We get it, which is why we prioritize the strategic protection of your IP early on.
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Secure Your Intellectual Property from Day One
Patents, trademarks, code, and designs often define your company’s value. We help lock down ownership with enforceable NDAs, invention assignments, and IP policies that protect your assets against disputes and copycats — so your innovation stays yours.