Idea Clerk
How the Smartest Startups Get Patent Pending
Idea Clerk launched on September 23, 2025 with 9 votes, #1,272 of 8,160 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
Too many founders wait until investors ask about IP, then it’s costly and rushed. Idea Clerk makes provisional patents simple with attorney-informed, self-guided invention disclosure and application creation tools. Get 2 filing-ready packages free.
Generate a filing-ready U.S. provisional patent application. Start free, then choose a plan from $69/mo billed annually. Connect with a USPTO-registered attorney for review and filing when you need it.
New U.S. Patent Office rule: from July 20, 2026 , foreign founders need a USPTO practitioner to file. New U.S. Patent Office rule: from July 20, 2026 , foreign founders need a USPTO-registered practitioner to file. New U.S. Patent Office rule: from July 20, 2026 , foreign founders need a USPTO practitioner to file. Built on Paximal — the patent technology trusted by leading law firms. Made for startup founders and innovators, anywhere in the world. Start free — no credit card. Complete a formal Invention Disclosure in minutes. Start free — create your account and complete a formal Invention Disclosure at no cost. Upload your materials and answer a few clarifying questions; no credit card…from ideaclerk.com
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