The current system for obtaining patents is broken for startups, solo inventors, and small companies
It is estimated that less than 1–2% of patents are ever litigated in court. And the average cost for a patent owner to litigate a patent is $3.5M.
This begs the question: why would a budget-conscious startup whose survival depends on validating product market fit pay $10K–$20K to file a patent? This is the world before Havani IP.
Even though the odds of you enforcing your patent are very low, patents are incredibly valuable. They signal to investors, customers, and competitors that you take IP protection seriously. When you pitch your product, there is always a concern that your audience will steal your idea. But when you say it is "patented" or "patent pending," they may think twice before copying your product. There is value in patent protection. Or, if you are looking to get acquired or fundraise, it always helps to have your technology protected by a patent, and that could drive a more favorable valuation.
At Havani, you can have it all: a robust patent that accurately describes your innovation and discourages others to copy you. One where the patent claims are broad enough to optimize for enforceability, and narrow enough to avoid numerous rejections or credible invalidity challenges.
We believe in AI and have testing various foundational models and patent drafting tools. The greatest difference maker in quality is when a experienced patent practitioner guides AI. Without that, patent quality falls completely flat.