Welcome home. It’s a great day to be alive, and we’re glad you’re here. After 11 years, we’ve decided it’s time to take our Fantastic IP™ services to the next level and become Invenity Law™— a deeper reflection of our belief in the power of entrepreneurs and inventors to make the world a better place. New logo and some new service offerings are under construction. In the meantime, we’re still here to do everything we can to make you and your venture a massive success.
We’re excited to learn what you’re excited about. Whenever you’re ready: Let’s talk
Why are we excited to be your champion? Because we know you’re into innovation— the pathway to a brighter future for everyone. Big, small, or in-between, every new idea matters, especially yours. Every idea is a stepping stone in the progress of humanity.
High Fives for honoring your creativity and seeking us out. Most folks quit long before reaching this point. We’re here to help you keep moving: Let’s talk.
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What are we ready to do for you? We’re a consulting firm that multiplies the value of your ideas and ventures with adaptive patent systems and other legal firewalls; so, you can enjoy greater peace of mind, focus on your mission, and reap greater financial returns.
We love connecting and stoking the fires of innovation, adding our fire to yours. Let’s talk .
Why will you have fun working with us? We believe Einstein got it right, when he said “Play is the highest form of research.” It’s why children learn so much, so fast. And why so many great ideas are born during walks, runs, breaks, showers, etc. On the other hand, worry and anxiety are surely lower forms, slowing us down and making it hard to play our best. To take you higher, we strive to infuse everything we do —whether it’s a meeting or patent project or training session— with wisdom, imagination, and enthusiasm.
It’s also why we offer you the Power of Zero:™ ZeroBarrier™ Coaching. ZeroSurprise™ Invoicing. And our ZeroWorries™ Satisfaction Guarantee. Let’s talk whenever you’re ready.
Why will you find us so easy to talk to? We love talking to entrepreneurs, inventors, investors, startups—anyone wanting to bring something new to the world. We’ve been around long enough to know that many folks don’t like talking to lawyers, and this often leads to learning things, very important things, too late. So, part of our job is to go the extra mile and make it easy for you to get the timely wisdom and clarity you need for peace of mind and greater success. One way we do this is by including ZeroBarrier Coaching™ in all your projects.
This means when you have a question, concern, or even just a nagging legal itch, you can call, email, or even zoom or visit us with total confidence that you’re covered. Whenever you’re ready: Let’s talk
What else makes us uniquely valuable to you? We view every invention as a diamond in the rough, and our job is to be your diamond cutter. We talk with you, we take things apart, we study background products, we look at technology trends. We bring wisdom, curiosity, imagination, and laser insight. Then we cut your diamond to show off its most valuable facets, its full beauty in technical, business, and legal terms.
Ask us about expanding the value of your innovations with our proprietary InventionMultiplier System.™ It’s our way of turning your X into 10X.™ Learn more, when you’r ready: Let’s talk
What do we know about going fast? Entrepreneurs love it! Fast-tracking your innovations can hack 12-18 months or more off patent office wait times, while boosting your peace of mind and the value of your business, product offerings, or licensing efforts.
The average wait time for a final yeah-or-neigh patent decision is 3 years. Does that seem like a long time to you? We think so, too. Whenever you’re ready: Let’s talk
What else can we do for you? We help secure trademarks and copyrights, and we help entrepreneurs avoid infringing the rights of others. Moreover, we can accelerate innovation through trainings and workshops. We make you and your whole team InvenitySmart™ turbocharging them to spot threats and opportunities, generate more ideas, and even file their own patent applications. “The best way to predict the future is to invent it!” —Alan Kay.
Most businesses are only tapping into a small fraction of what their team can do. With our InvenitySmart System,™ you can easily double or triple that. Whenever you’re ready: Let’s talk
Who’ll be your champion when you join forces with us? You’ll be collaborating directly with Eduardo Drake, the Founder. As your patent lawyer, Eduardo applies his zeal to not only devise and build an adaptive protection system that multiplies the value of your innovations, but can also help you avoid infringement liability, assess technology investments, and assert your IP for sale, license, or litigation. Oh, and if you need help creating a zippy name for your creation, he can do that too.
Pictured above with his 8-year-old twins Carson and Elaina (now 18 and in college), Eduardo not only revels in being a father, but also in being a patent lawyer, fellow entrepreneur, and go-to advisor. Whenever you’re ready: Let’s talk
What technical knowledge do we bring to your cause? Eduardo’s a trained electrical engineer who worked on radar systems and heat-seeking missiles for GE. Plus, he’s got lots of energy to learn. Over the past twenty years, he’s helped patent inventions in a wide variety of fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), information technologies, computer software, integrated circuits, business methods, medical devices, safety equipment, printers, and consumer products. He’s also enjoyed the good fortune of being recognized as a SuperLawyer for 8 years.
We’re excited to learn what you’re doing and help you multiply the value of your venture. Whenever you’re ready: Let’s talk
What other experience do we have that makes us doubly valuable to you? Prior to founding Fantastic IP Consulting, Eduardo served as a shareholder (partner) at Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, one of the top patent firms in the nation for tech giants. There, he learned a variety of patent techniques, strategies, and philosophies not only from his partners, but also from corporate patent counsel of companies, such as Intel, Hewlett Packard (HP), Honeywell, General Electric, Thomson Reuters, Micron Technology, Cardiac Pacemakers (now Boston Scientific), Cisco, and Microsoft. Eduardo earned his law degree at the University of Virginia.
One prized memory of his 13 years at the Schwegman firm was tricycle racing through its halls for a United Way fundraiser. Eduardo still believes that playfulness and a willingness to go beyond conventional thinking are essential to excelling in any field. Whenever you’re ready: Let’s talk
What do you need to know about patent law to avoid a common entrepreneurial mistake? Write this one down: “The early bird gets the worm in life —and in patent law.” If multiple inventors are working separately on the same problem (as is often the case), the first one to file for patent protection wins. Period. Filing earlier also slashes the amount of ammunition the patent office has to shoot your invention down.
Ready to learn more? Let’s talk
What else do I need to know today to avoid another common patent error? “Snooze you lose.” In the U.S. once you’ve offered your invention for sale or shared it without confidentiality, you have exactly one year to file for patent protection before your patent rights vanish. Poof. Internationally, many countries don’t provide this one-year grace period, meaning you’ll be forfeiting patent rights in those countries if you go public before filing.
Is your clock ticking? Are you concerned that you’re too late? Get clarity on your situation: Let’s talk
“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” —William Butler Yeats
We love this quote because it highlights your power of taking action, rather than waiting for the ‘perfect’ moment. Now is your time: Let’s talk