For IP Clinics & Pro Bono Programs

SmartProBonoIP helps inventors arrive with organized summaries, timelines, ownership notes, similar-reference prep, and questions — reducing repetitive intake work for clinic staff.

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Problem

What clinics often see today

•Incomplete intake stories that require multiple back-and-forth emails
•Missing timeline, sharing, or ownership context
•Unstructured similar-reference notes

What you receive

Cleaner handoff materials

✓Plain-language idea summary and readiness snapshot
✓Development timeline and materials checklist
✓Ownership/contributor prep notes
✓Similar-reference worksheets and expert questions
✓PDF or JSON export for clinic review

Institutional pilot workflow

Pilot workflow for clinics

Distribute tracked clinic link
Review completed packets in dashboard or via export
Request missing info using packet gap sections
Measure clarity lift and completion metrics

Not legal advice. Not eligibility determinations. Does not replace clinic judgment or create attorney-client relationships.

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Important: this is not legal advice

SmartProBonoIP is an educational readiness and organization tool. It does not provide legal advice and is not a substitute for a licensed patent agent, patent attorney, or other qualified professional.

Nothing here is a legal opinion or conclusion about whether your idea can be protected. Using SmartProBonoIP does not create an attorney-client relationship.

The signals and suggestions below are starting points to help you prepare for a conversation with an expert. Always confirm next steps with a qualified professional, especially before any public disclosure or filing decision.