IP HUB / SERVICE
IP Strategy Consulting That Turns Innovation Into Advantage
Patent portfolio management, innovation roadmaps, R&D strategy and IP audits that connect your IP to business goals.
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IP strategy consulting is expert guidance on what to protect, where, when and how, so that your intellectual property supports business growth. LYI offers IP audits, patent portfolio management, innovation roadmaps and R&D strategy for companies operating in India and the United States.
Who is this for?
- 01Startups preparing for investment or acquisition
- 02Companies with R&D teams that generate inventions
- 03Businesses entering or expanding in the US or India
- 04Founders who want to control IP costs and priorities
A CLOSER LOOK
What is IP Strategy Consulting?
Many companies file IP randomly or not at all. Some spend heavily on low-value filings while their most important assets stay unprotected. Others discover too late that their product may infringe someone else's rights. We start with your business plan, not a filing form. We review what you own, map risks and gaps, and build a practical roadmap that tells you what to file, what to keep secret and what to leave alone.
What we offer
- 01IP audit: Identify, list and assess what IP you own, and spot gaps and risks.
- 02Patent portfolio management: Review, prune, prioritise and maintain your patents and applications.
- 03Innovation roadmap: Plan IP alongside product and technology development.
- 04R&D IP strategy: Build invention-capture processes and guidance for R&D teams.
- 05Landscape and freedom-to-operate review: Understand competitor patents and reduce the risk of infringement.
- 06Cross-border planning: Decide where to file and in what order across India and the US.
THE PROCESS
How it works
Understand. We learn your business, products and growth plans.
Audit. We review your existing IP and the competitive landscape.
Plan. We deliver a clear, prioritised IP roadmap with costs and timing.
Support. We help implement and review the plan as you grow.
COUNTRY GUIDE
India and US at a glance
| Topic | India | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Who gets the patent | First to file | First inventor to file |
| Clearance searches | Check Indian patents, which are enforceable in India | Check US patents; patent litigation is typically costly, so early clearance matters |
| Trade secrets | Protected mainly through contracts and confidentiality law | Protected by federal and state trade secret law |
| Filing abroad first | Indian residents generally need permission before filing abroad first | Inventions made in the US generally need a foreign filing license |
Rules and fees can change. Confirm the current position for your situation before filing.
Example use cases
- 01An IP audit before a funding round
- 02A review that trims low-value patents to cut renewal costs
- 03A plan for protecting a new platform in India and the US
- 04A checklist for R&D teams to capture and report inventions
Why choose LYI for IP Strategy Consulting
- 01Business-first advice: IP decisions follow your commercial plan.
- 02Practical roadmaps: Clear actions, owners and priorities.
- 03Cross-border view: Experience planning across India and the US.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What is IP strategy?
It is a plan for how you will create, protect, use and manage intellectual property so it supports your business goals.
What is an IP audit?
An IP audit is a structured review of the intellectual property a business owns or uses, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and trade secrets, to find gaps, risks and opportunities.
When does a startup need an IP strategy?
As early as possible, ideally before public launch and before fundraising, because investors often ask about IP ownership and protection.
What is freedom to operate?
It is an analysis of whether your product might infringe active patents of others in a particular country. It helps you avoid costly disputes.
Can you help manage an existing patent portfolio?
Yes. We review what you hold, track deadlines and costs, and advise on what to maintain, license or abandon.
NEXT STEP
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your business and plans. We will outline how to organise your IP. General information, not legal advice.
Book an IP Strategy SessionThe information on this website is general in nature and is not legal advice. Please speak to an IP professional about your specific situation.
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