Intellectual Property for Software & SaaS Innovators
Software and SaaS companies face unique IP challenges: rapid release cycles, open-source exposure, and crowded fields where competitors move fast. For mid-sized businesses with budgets to invest in IP, a well-structured patent portfolio isn’t optional—it’s a growth strategy. Lynch LLP helps Southern California innovators secure patents that align with product roadmaps, reduce litigation risk, and increase enterprise value. From invention harvesting to freedom-to-operate (FTO) opinions and enforcement readiness, we deliver practical, business-first IP solutions.
Brand Protection & Platform Takedowns (Shopify, eBay, marketplaces)
We routinely remove counterfeit listings and impersonations across Shopify, eBay/VeRO, and other marketplaces—escalating with platform policy teams when needed. For mid‑market software and device brands, that means fewer diversion headaches, cleaner search results, and faster channel compliance when prospects vet you online.
Trademarks for SaaS Brands—from Filing to Office Actions & Use
Your product names, platform brands, and feature tags need protection that keeps pace with releases. We manage the full cycle—filings, office‑action responses, Statements of Use, and timed extensions—so your marks move from beta to “in commerce” without losing priority.
Software & Platform Patents—US to Global
For software‑enabled systems and platforms, we build and prosecute portfolios in the U.S. and abroad, coordinating with foreign associates and using the Patent Prosecution Highway where appropriate. Result: quicker allowances, aligned claim scope, and a defensible moat that supports sales and investment diligence.
Demand Letters & Patent Assertions—Rapid, Substantive Responses
When software companies receive shaky patent threats, speed and substance matter. We craft §101 (Alice/Mayo) and claim‑chart rebuttals grounded in your actual product architecture, de‑risking without distracting your engineers.
Global Counsel Coordination & Cost Transparency
As you scale, we handle the moving parts—foreign counsel instructions, annuities, translations, and wire logistics—while keeping billing predictable with published fee schedules. That lets in‑house leads stay focused on product and revenue.
Case Study 1:
How Lynch LLP Secured a Leading AI Company USPTO-Allowed Claims for AI Document Processing Technology
Overview
In today’s competitive landscape, protecting AI innovations is critical for maintaining market leadership. This case study highlights how a top AI document processing company successfully navigated USPTO patent eligibility requirements to secure allowed claims for its advanced AI compliance-checking system.
Why an AI Patent Strategy Matters
Competitive Advantage: The AI industry is evolving rapidly, and securing patent protection for AI technology ensures long-term differentiation.
Regulatory Alignment: Meeting USPTO AI subject matter eligibility standards is essential to avoid §101 rejections.
Innovation Leadership: A strong AI intellectual property portfolio signals credibility to investors and partners.
Our Filing Approach: Highly Targeted Filings to Capture Core Tech and Customer-Facing Tech
Comprehensive Utility Application: Lynch LLP prepared and filed a robust non-provisional patent application that captured the client’s foundational technology. The application was drafted to withstand USPTO §101 scrutiny under the Alice/Mayo framework, ensuring strong eligibility arguments from the outset.
AI-Specific Drafting: Lynch LLP structured the claims to highlight the client’s technical solutions, demonstrating concrete improvements in system performance and practical application. Each claim was aligned with USPTO’s AI Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance to reduce risk of rejection and strengthen enforceability.
Results: AI Patent Claims Allowed
Achievement: Secured USPTO-allowed claims for an AI-driven compliance system by:
Detailing structured steps: Data transformation, neural network inference, and post-processing.
Demonstrating alignment: With USPTO AI SME examples to overcome §101 challenges.
Impact: Strengthened the company’s U.S. AI IP portfolio, protecting core technology and reinforcing market leadership.
Lessons for AI Innovators
Act Quickly: Timely filing of a well-prepared utility application is critical in fast-moving AI sectors.
Draft for Eligibility: Incorporate USPTO AI guidance and real-world technical improvements to avoid rejections.
Think Strategically: A strong AI patent strategy is a business asset, not just a legal requirement.
Case Study 2:
How Lynch LLP Rapidly Built a Strategic AI Patent Portfolio Through Deep Client Collaboration
Overview
Artificial intelligence companies need more than just a single patent—they need a strategic IP roadmap that grows with their technology. Lynch LLP partnered with a leading AI security solutions provider to develop a layered patent portfolio starting from a foundational filing and expanding coverage through continuation and continuation-in-part applications. This approach ensured comprehensive protection for the client’s innovations in real-time video processing using computationally expensive AI models on live video streams.
Why an AI Patent Strategy Matters
Competitive Advantage: The AI industry moves fast. Without a proactive IP strategy, companies risk losing ground to competitors.
Investor Confidence: A strong patent portfolio signals innovation leadership and attracts funding.
Future-Proofing: AI technologies evolve rapidly. Continuations and CIPs allow companies to adapt their IP protection as their products and markets change.
Our Approach: From Foundational Filing to Broad Coverage
Foundational Patent Application: We began with a comprehensive utility application that captured the client’s core innovation—real-time video processing using advanced neural networks.
Real-Time Performance Focus: Claims were crafted around the client’s technical solutions for overcoming challenges of running computationally expensive AI models on live video.
Portfolio Expansion: Within a year, we strategically filed multiple continuation and continuation-in-part applications to:
Broaden claim scope for incremental improvements.
Cover future-facing features.
Create a layered portfolio that strengthens enforcement and licensing leverage.
Results: A Comprehensive AI IP Portfolio
Breadth of Coverage: The client now has a robust portfolio protecting both foundational technology and subsequent innovations.
Strategic Advantage: This approach positions the client for long-term success, investor confidence, and competitive differentiation.
Lessons for AI Innovators
Build a Strategic Portfolio, Not Just a Patent: Start with a foundational utility application and expand coverage through continuations and continuation-in-part filings to protect both core technology and future enhancements.
Highlight Technical Solutions: Focus claims on the engineering breakthroughs that solve real challenges—such as enabling real-time performance with computationally expensive AI models—rather than just describing features.
Align with USPTO Guidance: Stay ahead of evolving patent eligibility standards by drafting applications that demonstrate practical application and technical improvements, reducing the risk of §101 rejections.