Physics × Patent Law
We protect and litigate strategic intellectual property for deep tech startups. We work on a flat fee project basis to help your startup use IP to generate revenue, deter competitors, and increase valuation.
We help with all aspects of patent and trademark law, including strategy, applications, post-grant (TTAB and PTAB), opinions, licensing, due diligence, and litigation.
We have helped over 100 startups pursue and defend intellectual property in the United States and in over 60 countries worldwide.
His engineering background makes him extra effective at his work and quick to understand difficult constructs. . . . I highly recommend.
—A.R., CEO / Founder
Josh took his time explaining the entire process to us . . . We couldn't be happier with the way that Josh handled all the heavy lifting.
—T.R., CEO
They are reliable, timely, fairly priced, and have excellent quality and customer service.
—D.L., CTO / Founder
He prides himself on putting together a complete game plan to achieve your goals.
—J.C., CEO / Founder
We operate across deep tech.
Our three-step process.
Strategize
You’ll give us your pitch, we’ll ask questions, and then we’ll work with you to develop an IP strategy that fits your company now and as you grow.
Implement
We’ll guide you through using your strategy to capture your IP, and we’ll use our tech-powered processes to build and defend your portfolio.
Manage
We’ll manage your portfolio and cases, keeping your IP data room and portfolio audit-ready, recommending updates as your startup evolves.
Our founder.
Joshua Mertzlufft
Principal & Patent Attorney
Joshua started out working with particle accelerators and in machine shops. After working as a mechanical engineer, he became a patent attorney to help founders bring cutting edge tech to the market. In 2021, he left big law to provide strategic, high-quality IP services to his dream clients: deep tech startups.
Education
BS Applied Physics Houghton • JD Buffalo
Admissions
USPTO • North Carolina • New York • Western District of North Carolina • Western District of New York
Think we might fit?
We are laser-focused on protecting and litigating deep tech IP.
Apply to find out if Stake is a fit for you.
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