The only patent agency built for climate tech.
Flat fees, fast filings, and real IP strategy. We've prosecuted 100+ patents for 40+ climate startups since 2023.
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Big law wasn't built for you.
Most patent firms bill by the hour. They treat climate startups the same way they'd treat any other corporate client, and you can feel it when you get the bill. At the end of the month, you get an expensive and unpredictable invoice that punishes you every time you ask for help.
We started the Climate Patent Collective in 2023 because founders working on climate should have access to strategic, approachable, and mission-aligned patent representation.
Why climate teams choose us.
Strategy first
Your patent strategy should communicate your mission and what makes you different. Most firms apply strategy one patent at a time; we take a portfolio-level approach to make sure every patent application we file tells a coherent story about your technology and your business.
Flat fees, transparent budgets
Every project is flat-fee. In your first strategy session, we map out your full portfolio budget for the next 18 months, so there are no billing surprises.
Fast turnarounds
We turn around fully drafted patent applications within three weeks on average. We plan far ahead of major deadlines and milestones to ensure there are no emergencies or rushed jobs.
Climate fluency
We've drafted patents on ocean-enhanced weathering, direct air capture, heat pumps, short-haul transport electric drones, EV charging protocols, precision ag systems, and a lot more. You won't spend your first call explaining why your technology is important.
Everything you need to build a defensible portfolio.
Patent Strategy & Portfolio Planning
Decide what is worth patenting, what can wait, and how to plan filings around your technical roadmap and budget.
Provisional Patent Applications
Establish an early priority date while your technology and business continue to develop.
Non-Provisional Patent Applications
Prepare a complete U.S. patent application designed to support meaningful protection and withstand the examination process.
PCT and International Patent Applications
Keep your international filing options open while you determine which countries and markets justify further investment.
Patent Prosecution and Office Actions
Navigate patent examination through office action responses, examiner interviews, international report responses, and appeals.
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.
Patents for the technologies that matter.
We're part of the climate community.
The Climate Patent Collective works closely with climate-focused accelerators, venture funds, and other organizations supporting early-stage companies. When there is a useful connection to make, we are often able to introduce clients to people in our network.
Referred by one of our partners? You get 10% off our flat fees.
Become a partnerAnswers to the questions founders ask first.
We work with a wide range of climate tech and sustainability-focused startups. If your technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves resource efficiency, or helps climate resilience, it almost certainly fits.
First, you book a free consultation so we can learn about your technology and goals. If there's mutual interest, we send you an engagement letter. From there, we schedule a strategy call to define the timeline and subject matter for your patent work.
The earlier the better. Reach out as soon as you have a clear idea of your business and your R&D plans, even if they're still evolving. We can develop a strategy from there and update it as your business matures.
We work on a flat-fee basis for every project that has a deliverable: drafting, searches, office action responses, and PCT applications. Consultations, strategy sessions, filing coordination, drawing fees, and edits are all included.
If a partner referred you, mention it during your consultation and get 10% off all flat fees.
We typically complete provisional patent applications within about three weeks of your invention disclosure. For non-provisional applications, engage us at least eight weeks before your target filing date.
If you engage with us, we can transition your portfolio and coordinate document transfer from your current counsel. We don't co-manage portfolios with other firms.
One of our priorities is keeping a strong network across the climate ecosystem. We connect our clients with relevant accelerators, VCs, and other mission-aligned service providers. Our employees also participate in the success of the business through a profit share, ensuring compensation is fair and merit-based.
Given the current funding and political environment, we believe most climate tech startups should file with international markets in mind. As a result, we file provisionals that are more robust and capable of supporting later filing in Europe and other jurisdictions outside the US. These jurisdictions tend to be more strict about direct support in provisional applications, so we put extra effort early to keep you protected internationally. If you don't plan on developing an international portfolio, we can reduce our fees accordingly.
Let's protect what you're building.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll talk through your technology and your roadmap, and you'll leave knowing whether we're the right fit. There's nothing on the meter.