GreyB’s IP Services helps start-ups secure and manage their intellectual property (IP) to drive innovation, protect idea, and attract funding. Our services are designed for start-ups at any stage and are particularly suited for those applying to EIC programs like Accelerator, Pathfinder, and Transition.
 
Protecting Your Big Idea at (TRL 1-3, EIC Pathfinder Program):
In the early stages, protecting your unique ideas is essential. Many founders at this stage ask, “Is my idea unique?” or “How do I protect it to appeal to investors?”
 
GreyB starts by identifying the patentable innovations within your technology portfolio, refining patent claims, and making sure that idea is well secured.
Novelty Assessment & Patent Identification: We confirm your idea’s novelty and ensure it’s defendable, which strengthens your case for patentability, as well as funding.
Claim Refinement: If needed, our team help to refine your patent claims for comprehensive protection, reducing risks of rejections or future invalidation.
 
IP Landscape Analysis: Simultaneously, we analyse competitors’ IP to make sure your idea is novel and doesn’t enter a crowded space. 
 
De-risking Your Prototype (TRL 4-6, EIC Transition Program):
As start-up builds working prototype, innovation becomes more visible, and scrutiny from potential competitors and investors increases. Many founders at this stage ask, “Am I infringing on other patents?” or “How do I reduce risks as I scale?”
At this stage, GreyB helps in:
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Studies: We evaluate whether your prototype can be marketed without infringing existing patents, giving you confidence to move forward.
 
Continuous IP Surveillance: Innovation rarely happens in silos. As prototype evolves new risks emerge. We provide ongoing IP monitoring and advise on risk management, including design-around strategies or in-licensing options
For start-ups eyeing an Early Exit, Out-Licensing, or Look for co-development partners, GreyB help you identify, evaluate, and engage with a potential partner for licensing, technology transfer, or for co-development.
 
Scaling and Securing the Portfolio (under EIC Accelerator program):
As you expand globally or prepare for significant investments or acquisitions, you face new IP challenges. Founders often ask, “How do I organize my IP to align with my business strategy?” or “How can I avoid litigation in a competitive market?”
 
At this stage GreyB helps to:
Strategic IP Building: We help to prioritize new ideas generated internally, and guide developing IP assets to synch support business goals and target markets (local or international); ensuring broad protection coverage, at optimized costs.
IP Due Diligence: In case of funding, mergers, or acquisitions, we conduct thorough IP reviews to show investors and partners that your IP is valuable and enforceable. 
 
Licensing & Technology Transfer Support: For partnerships or exit strategies, we help identify targets and develop pitches to communicate your technology’s value clearly.
 GreyB understands IP needs and constraints of start-ups at every stage. Thus our services are curated for the start-ups, and offers range of flexible delivery methods including virtual consultations, detailed reports, real-time insights via online dashboards, or even in-person sessions when needed.