IP Advisory & Protection Services
Beyond individual filings, businesses need a coherent strategy for identifying, protecting, and commercialising their intellectual property. PulsarIP provides advisory support to help startups and companies build and manage a resilient IP portfolio.
Who needs this service
- Startups preparing for fundraising or IP due diligence
- Companies with multiple trademarks, patents, or copyrights to manage
- Businesses entering licensing or technology transfer arrangements
- Companies that have discovered potential infringement of their IP
- Businesses that have received a cease-and-desist notice
Key benefits
- A clear picture of what IP assets exist and where gaps remain
- Structured licensing and assignment agreements that protect commercial interests
- Informed decisions when facing or raising infringement concerns
- Better investor and partner confidence through organised IP records
What's covered under this service
IP Audit
Comprehensive review of existing and potential IP assets.
IP Strategy
Prioritised roadmap for protecting business-critical IP.
IP Portfolio Management
Ongoing tracking of registrations, renewals, and ownership.
Licensing & Commercialisation
Structuring deals to monetise IP assets.
Assignment Agreements
Documenting transfer of IP ownership between parties.
Infringement Assessment
Evaluating potential infringement of your or a third party's IP.
Cease-and-Desist Support
Guidance on responding to or issuing cease-and-desist notices.
Startup IP Advisory
Founder-focused guidance on building an IP-aware business from day one.
Eligibility / applicability
- Open to startups, SMEs, and established companies at any stage of IP maturity
- Particularly useful before fundraising rounds, M&A, or major licensing deals
Documents required
- Existing IP registration certificates and application records, if any
- Business and product/service overview
- Existing licensing or assignment agreements, if any
- Details of the suspected infringement or dispute, where applicable
Step-by-step process
- 1
IP audit
We review your existing and potential IP assets across trademarks, patents, copyrights, and designs.
- 2
Strategy & gap analysis
We identify protection gaps and prioritise filings based on business goals.
- 3
Portfolio structuring
We help organise ownership, renewals, and documentation across your IP portfolio.
- 4
Commercialisation support
Licensing, assignment, and infringement assessment as needed.
Estimated Timeline
Advisory engagements are scoped individually based on portfolio size and objectives.
Government Fees
Advisory engagements themselves do not carry government fees; individual filings recommended as part of the strategy will have their own applicable fees.
Professional Fees
Professional fees depend on the scope of the audit or advisory engagement. Talk to an advisor for a scope-based quote.
Common risks and mistakes
- Treating IP filings as one-off tasks instead of an ongoing portfolio
- Missing renewal deadlines across multiple registrations
- Entering licensing or assignment deals without clear IP ownership documentation
- Delayed response to infringement, weakening your legal position
Why choose PulsarIP
- Portfolio-level thinking rather than isolated, one-off filings
- Practical, business-first advisory rather than generic legal theory
- Support across the full IP lifecycle — from audit to enforcement
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This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Eligibility, documentation, timelines, government fees, and outcomes depend on the applicable authority and the specific facts of your matter. PulsarIP does not guarantee approval, registration, or any specific outcome. Please consult a qualified professional before acting on this information.