A PATENT AGENCY FOR INNOVATIVE CLIMATE TECH STARTUPS

Patent support aligned with your mission

Patents shouldn't be a barrier to tackling climate change

Since 2018, the venture capital market has raised over US$260 billion for climate tech. To compete for this limited investment capital, patent representation is a must for any growing climate tech startup. Yet, these services are often prohibitively expensive. 

That’s why we launched the Climate Patent Collective. By offering affordable and high-quality patent support, we help you focus on solving the big problems. 

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We help bring your ambitious ideas to market

We provide comprehensive patent support to help you increase exit valuation, attract additional investment, and protect your technology. Beyond these services, we also leverage our strong network in the climate tech space to support our clients in areas outside of patent law.

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Our Services

  • • Patent strategy consulting

    • Portfolio budgeting

    • Patent subject identification and prioritization

    • Patentability analysis

    • Patent searching and whitespace investigation

    • Portfolio valuation and communication with stakeholders

  • • Invention mining

    • Strategic invention capture

    • Provisional, non-provisional, continuation, continuation-in-part, PCT (international), and design application drafting

  • • Analysis and response to USPTO office actions.

    • Analysis and response to international search reports

    • Examiner interviews and arguments

    • Preparation for patent issuance

    • Appeals

Why Us

  • Aligned Values

    We’re all-in on solving the same problems you are; that’s why we work exclusively with climate tech startups.

  • Quality First

    We don’t just provide solid patent protection you can rely on—we know how to create high-return patent portfolios that highlight the importance of your technology to investors and the world.

  • Deep Expertise

    We've prosecuted and filed 250+ patent applications—our former clients have raised a combined $555 million in disclosed funding.

  • Simple Billing

    Our simple flat fee structure means no surprises, ever. After our strategy call, we'll recommend an 18-month budget and project plan.

  • "Alex is exceptionally talented and has been amazing to work with over the years. He played an instrumental role in helping to build up my company’s patent portfolio from startup phase through post-acquisition. I look forward to engaging with him on future projects!"

    Joel Ong , VP Technology and Software (Production) at Stratasys. Former Founder & CTO at Origin

  • "Alex is easy to work with and did a great job of transforming our team's ideation into cohesive, unique, and valuable intellectual property. I will definitely be working with him on future projects."

    Johnny Stefanski, Head Of Operations at Zitara Technologies

  • “Alex helped with a number of ZaiNar patents and was great to work with, I highly recommend working with him.”

    Daniel Jacker, CEO of ZaiNar

Industries We Work With

The Climate Patent Collective specializes in protecting intellectual property for a wide range of climate-focused technologies, including:

  • Renewable energy: Solar power, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, bioenergy

  • Energy storage: Batteries, fuel cells, pumped hydro, thermal storage

  • Carbon capture and utilization: Direct air capture, carbon mineralization, industrial process capture

  • Sustainable transportation: Electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, alternative fuels, sustainable aviation

  • Green buildings: Energy-efficient design, sustainable materials, smart building systems

  • Sustainable agriculture: Precision agriculture, vertical farming, alternative proteins, soil health

  • Circular economy: Waste reduction, recycling, upcycling, product lifecycle management

  • Climate adaptation: Drought-resistant crops, flood protection, early warning systems

Our Partners

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Want to amplify your impact? The Climate Patent Collective partners with accelerators, VCs, and other key players in the climate tech space to provide our clients with a network of support.

And if you were referred by one of our partners, we offer 10% off our flat fees.

We’re always looking for new partnerships. Let’s chat!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We work with a wide range of climate tech and sustainability-focused startups. If your technology aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve resource efficiency, enhance climate resilience, or contribute to a more sustainable future, it likely aligns with our mission. 

    1. Schedule a free consultation: We’ll use this call to learn more about your technology and goals.

    2. Engage with us: If there's mutual interest, we'll send you an engagement letter outlining the scope of our services.

    3. Strategic planning: We'll then schedule a strategy call to define the timeline and subject matter for your patent applications.

  • The earlier, the better! Reach out as soon as you have a clear idea of your business model and R&D plans — even if they're still evolving. This allows us to develop a comprehensive patent strategy from the outset, which we can continue adapting as your business and technology mature.

  • We believe in transparency and predictability, which is why we have a flat-fee structure for all projects with deliverables: patent drafting and prosecution (both provisional and non-provisional applications), patent searches, office action responses, and PCT applications. Consultations, strategy sessions, filing fees, drawing fees, and edits are all included in the flat fee. 

  • Referred by a partner? Let us know during your consultation and get 10% off all flat fees.

  • We typically complete provisional patent applications within one month of your invention disclosure. For non-provisional applications, we recommend engaging us at least 8 weeks before your target filing date.

  • If you decide to work with us, we can seamlessly transition your patent portfolio and coordinate the document transfer from your current counsel. We generally don’t co-manage patent portfolios with other firms to minimize liability. 

  • One of our biggest priorities is fostering a strong network within the climate tech ecosystem. We connect our clients with relevant accelerators, VCs, and other mission-aligned service providers.

Grow your climate tech startup with patent protection today