Intellectual Property For Founders and Scale Ups
When you’re building a company, your intellectual property is often your most valuable asset – and the one most likely to trip you up if it isn’t handled properly. You need protection that keeps pace with your growth, advice that connects to your commercial goals, and fees you can actually plan around.
That’s what we do. Panoramix IP is a specialist IP firm built for UK high-growth startups, scale-ups and mid-market businesses. We protect your patents and trade marks, advise on the IP deals that fund your growth, file your US trade marks directly, and publish all our fixed fees so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Where we help, at every stage
• Early stage: get protected properly. Secure the patents and trade marks that make your business defensible – and fundable – before you go public with them.
• Growth: build your portfolio. Add rights as you launch products and enter new markets, with a strategy that matches your roadmap rather than a scattergun of filings.
• Scaling: cross borders. Expanding to the US? We file your US trade marks directly, without the associate mark-ups other firms add. (US patents are handled through our trusted international network, with us leading strategy.)
• Deals and exit: don’t sign your rights away. When you license your technology, co-develop a product or prepare for investment or sale, we make sure the IP terms protect what you’ve built.
IP deal support, without a corporate law firm's bill
Securing a patent or trade mark is only step one. The moment you start licensing your tech, bringing on overseas developers or expanding abroad, the wrong contract terms can quietly hand away your core rights. We give you specialist IP transactional support – licensing, assignments, technology transfer and joint-development terms – so your deals build value instead of leaking it. We focus purely on the IP; we’ll tell you plainly when something sits outside our scope.
Brands we have Helped
Fees you can plan around
We know how hard it is to budget for legal spend when you’re managing runway. That’s why our prices are fixed and published on our website, or accessible by getting in touch. You’ll know the cost of your filings, US registrations and IP deal support up front, with zero hourly-invoice surprises.
A modern firm, built for how you work
We’re a tech-enabled, remote-first team that moves quickly and talks straight. You get commercial advice that explains not just what the law says, but why it matters and how to use it — delivered by people who understand that speed and clarity are part of the value.
Ready to protect what you’re building? Book your free 45-minute IP clinic, or call 01522 712433.
FAQs
What IP protection does a startup actually need?
The right protection depends on your business, technology and growth plans. For some founders, a trade mark is the priority. For others, patents, design rights or confidential information may be more important. We help you identify the intellectual property that creates value in your business and develop a protection strategy that matches your commercial goals and budget.
When should I start thinking about intellectual property?
Ideally, before you launch, publish or share your innovation publicly. Early advice can help you avoid losing valuable rights, reduce the risk of disputes and ensure your patents, trade marks and contracts are structured properly from the outset. Many founders are surprised by how much easier and less expensive it is to get things right early.
Can you help if we're expanding internationally?
Yes. We regularly help founders and scale-ups protect their intellectual property as they enter new markets. This includes UK, European and international trade mark protection, direct US trade mark filing through our in-house US-qualified attorneys, and coordinated patent protection through our international network where required.
We're raising investment. Will investors care about our IP?
Absolutely. Investors often view intellectual property as a key indicator of value, defensibility and future growth potential. They may review your patents, trade marks, ownership position and key agreements during due diligence. We help businesses ensure their IP portfolio is properly protected, documented and ready for investor scrutiny.
How much does startup IP protection cost?
The cost depends on the type of protection you need and the markets you want to cover. Unlike many firms, Panoramix IP publishes fixed fees for many of its core services, including trade mark filings and US trade mark registrations, so founders can budget with confidence. During your free 45-minute IP clinic, we’ll explain the options available and recommend a strategy that fits your stage of growth and available budget.
Client Testimonials
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Our Case Studies
Case Study: British American Tobacco
Case Study: Cambridge Mechatronics
Case Study: The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Case Study: Wow Hydrate
Case Study: The Earthshot Prize
Case Study: Escape Fitness
