When do startups and younger companies need to start building their patent portfolios? When do you transition from trade secret to patent? Will a patent portfolio help you secure funding? What are investors looking for? How can a startup continue portfolio building during an economic downturn?

Your CEO: “Why are we spending so much on patents?” Your CFO: “Do we have a financial model for this spend?” The path forward isn’t clear. Now what? In this case study, we explore how we helped a high-technology, startup client model the value of their patent portfolio and patent strategy.