What if we are pre-revenue?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-10-22 4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. We generally require $5M+ annual revenue or a strong enforcement case. If you…
Read MoreWhat if my patents are being infringed?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-10-22 4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. In our view, infringed patents are the best indicator of value.…
Read MoreWhat are typical terms for an IP-backed loan?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-10-22 4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Our typical terms are 2-5 year loans, often with a period…
Read MoreHow are IP-backed loans cheaper than VC money?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-10-22 4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Venture capital is priced to cover the fact that most of…
Read MoreAre IP-backed loans essentially venture debt?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-10-22 4 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. We look at loans in a similar way to venture debt,…
Read MoreHow does the written description requirement differ from enablement in patent applications?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-03-10 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The written description requirement and enablement are distinct but related…
Read MoreHow does the “written description” requirement relate to the enablement requirement?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-02-21 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The written description requirement is distinct from, but related to,…
Read MoreHow is the written description requirement different from the enablement requirement?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-02-21 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The written description requirement is separate and distinct from the…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between the written description and enablement requirements in patent law?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-02-21 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The written description and enablement requirements are both part of…
Read MoreWhat is the relationship between the written description and enablement requirements?
Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2025-02-21 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The written description and enablement requirements are separate and distinct,…
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