One-page guide
Rhode Island Pilot Partner Playbook
One page for partner staff — preparation only, not legal advice.
How innovation hubs, clinics, and libraries introduce SmartProBonoIP
What SmartProBonoIP is
SmartProBonoIP helps inventors organize invention information into an IP Readiness Packet before meeting a patent professional, IP clinic, PTRC, mentor, or innovation partner. It does not provide legal advice, patentability opinions, or filing services.
Who it helps
- •Inventors with rough sketches or notes but no organized summary
- •Founders preparing for office hours, pitch events, or clinic intake
- •Creators and small businesses unsure how to explain their idea to an expert
What inventors get (about 14 minutes)
- •Five-step wizard with save & continue later — no account required
- •Plain-language idea summary and readiness snapshot
- •Development timeline, materials checklist, and expert questions
- •Similar reference search prep with Google Patents-first guidance
- •PDF download and optional Export for Attorney (JSON/CSV)
How to introduce it (30-second script)
"Before your clinic or mentor meeting, try SmartProBonoIP. It helps you organize your idea in plain language — what you built, who it's for, timeline notes, and questions to bring. It's free, takes about fourteen minutes, and it's preparation only — not legal advice. Start at smartprobono.org or ask us for a referral link."
Recommended partner flow
- Share your tracked referral link or QR code (captures partner attribution).
- Point inventors to View sample packet first if they want to see HydroSeal demo output.
- Encourage Start with this example if they want a pre-filled walkthrough.
- Ask them to download the PDF and bring it to their next conversation with you.
- Optional: have them save 1–3 similar references in Search Prep before the meeting.
What partners should NOT say
- •Do not say SmartProBonoIP tells users whether an idea is patentable.
- •Do not promise free legal representation or pro bono attorney matching.
- •Do not treat CPC suggestions or search queries as classification or clearance opinions.
- •Do not share a user's recovery link — it is private to the inventor.
What we measure in the pilot
- •Packet completions and clarity lift (before/after)
- •PDF downloads and recovery link usage
- •Common readiness signals and support needs
- •Partner-attributed referrals via tracking slug
Support & contact
Questions about the pilot, referral links, partner metrics, or technical issues: use the contact form at smartprobono.org/contact or email bferrell@smartprobono.org. Inventors can use private recovery links to return to packets from another browser.