BlueIron IP
BlueIron IP specializes in providing honest business advice about IP protection, valuations, and loans using intellectual property as collateral. They focus on IP-backed financing, patent enforcement and defense insurance, and strategic patent management to create commercial value for startups and operating companies. Their approach emphasizes data-driven patents, realistic valuation, and strategic licensing to foster innovation and protect business assets. They also offer patent financing, insurance, and licensing solutions, and emphasize the importance of ownership, control, and strategic use of patents and IP assets.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
BlueIron IP
1635 Foxtrail Drive, Ste 321, Loveland, Colorado 80538, USA
Products
Patent rating checklist (spreadsheet)
Spreadsheet-based checklist containing parameters used for patent due diligence and invention rating to evaluate patent quality and commercial potential.
Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (PIIA) sample
Sample employment/consulting agreement template intended to assign inventions and protect trade secrets for due-diligence and ownership clarity.
Investing in Patents (book)
Educational book presenting a due-diligence framework and investor perspective on patent quality and how to align patents with business strategy.
Patent rating checklist (spreadsheet)
Spreadsheet-based checklist containing parameters used for patent due diligence and invention rating to evaluate patent quality and commercial potential.
Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (PIIA) sample
Sample employment/consulting agreement template intended to assign inventions and protect trade secrets for due-diligence and ownership clarity.
Investing in Patents (book)
Educational book presenting a due-diligence framework and investor perspective on patent quality and how to align patents with business strategy.
Services
Provision and structuring of non-dilutive loans secured by patent and other IP assets for revenue-generating companies, including underwriting based on enforceability and revenue metrics.
Insurance products to cover legal fees for asserting patents against infringers or defending against inbound suits, intended to provide funding and strategic leverage for enforcement decisions.
Advisory and managed services to value patent assets, manage portfolios for detectability and enforceability, and augment portfolios through targeted filings or acquisitions aligned with business objectives.
Due-diligence engagements and checklist-based assessments to identify IP assets, confirm ownership and encumbrances, review employment and assignment agreements, and assess litigation exposure.
Drafting and prosecution support focused on producing claims that target likely infringers, remain practically detectable, and support enforceability and commercialization; includes prosecution management and strategic responses.
Provision and structuring of non-dilutive loans secured by patent and other IP assets for revenue-generating companies, including underwriting based on enforceability and revenue metrics.
Insurance products to cover legal fees for asserting patents against infringers or defending against inbound suits, intended to provide funding and strategic leverage for enforcement decisions.
Advisory and managed services to value patent assets, manage portfolios for detectability and enforceability, and augment portfolios through targeted filings or acquisitions aligned with business objectives.
Due-diligence engagements and checklist-based assessments to identify IP assets, confirm ownership and encumbrances, review employment and assignment agreements, and assess litigation exposure.
Drafting and prosecution support focused on producing claims that target likely infringers, remain practically detectable, and support enforceability and commercialization; includes prosecution management and strategic responses.
Expertise Areas
- IP-backed financing and lease-back structures
- Patent enforcement insurance and litigation funding
- Patent valuation and monetization analysis
- Patent drafting and claim strategy
Key Technologies
- Patent due-diligence frameworks and scoring tools
- Claim drafting and claim-scope analysis
- Expedited prosecution strategies (PPH/Track One/PCT pathways)
- SPV / lease-back patent financing structures
News & Updates
Make your patents work for you
BlueIron offers strategic patent management and financing services to help patents generate real business value.
How much does a patent cost?
Average US patent costs exceed $60,000, with detailed breakdowns of preparation, prosecution, and associated fees.
A good patent is easy to read
Emphasizes the importance of clear, simple patent descriptions and claims to maximize patent value and enforceability.
The myth that the patent examiner does not understand your invention
Explains that patent examiners are highly specialized and knowledgeable about their technology, and can actually help improve patent quality.
How big law hurts startups
Critiques large law firms for training inexperienced associates and producing poorly written patents that are not valuable assets.
Every Word in the Description Hurts You
Long, convoluted claims and specifications weaken a patent's enforceability and design-around potential. Focused, well-researched patents are more valuable.
Make your patents work for you
BlueIron offers strategic patent management and financing services to help patents generate real business value.
How much does a patent cost?
Average US patent costs exceed $60,000, with detailed breakdowns of preparation, prosecution, and associated fees.
A good patent is easy to read
Emphasizes the importance of clear, simple patent descriptions and claims to maximize patent value and enforceability.
The myth that the patent examiner does not understand your invention
Explains that patent examiners are highly specialized and knowledgeable about their technology, and can actually help improve patent quality.
How big law hurts startups
Critiques large law firms for training inexperienced associates and producing poorly written patents that are not valuable assets.
Every Word in the Description Hurts You
Long, convoluted claims and specifications weaken a patent's enforceability and design-around potential. Focused, well-researched patents are more valuable.