+1.970.776.4355 · Loveland, CO · Russ Krajec, principal Currently accepting Fractional Chief IP Officer engagements →

  • So You Have A Patent? Now What?

    For many entrepreneurs, life goes on. The nasty secret is that now that they have this new asset, they don’t know what to do with it. They spent a lot of money, time, and energy getting the patent, but struggle with the value of it.

  • Why Startup Patents Are Doomed From The Start

    Patents for small companies are fundamentally different from patents for large companies.  The decisions made – and skills needed – to develop the two are very different.

  • BlueIron is Changing the Legal Industry

    BlueIron was formed in response to a weakness in the way patents are prepared.  My personal experience was that I needed a patent attorney’s advice and experience – and I paid for it – but he had continually refused to give it to me.

  • Is the Ethical NDA too harsh?

    BlueIron has been using the Ethical NDA from the Ethical Collaboration Association for all new engagements.  The Ethical NDA is available here.

  • Double the Value of Your Patents – All You Need is the Right NDA

    The right IP agreements play a huge role in how valuable your patents will be over time.

  • Loans for Your Patents

    Yes, you can borrow against your patents. BlueIron can provide loans of $2 to 50M or more using only your patents as collateral.

  • Investment Grade Patents Do Not Have “Broad Claims”

    Inventors like to think that their patents are “broad” and somehow that is good.  It is not.

  • Financing Patents Is Actually CHEAPER Than Paying a Patent Attorney

    Financing patents through BlueIron is actually cheaper than paying as you go with a conventional patent attorney. This is because the cost of capital for startup companies is so high.

  • Should I Get A Patent Before Talking To Customers?

    In my business of financing patents for startup companies, I am usually willing to pass on the First Patent for a startup.  I want to finance the Second Patent. Why? Because I want you to talk to customers BEFORE getting a patent.

  • Should I File A Provisional Patent Application?

    In every case, a small company or independent inventor is better off by filing a complete, well-written, non-provisional patent application.