Intellectual Property Management

Noah IP is the leading intellectual property firm for Agri-tech, Food-tech, and alternative proteins companies.

Hourly Consulting

Starting at

$400/hour

For on-demand IP guidance when you need it

Ideal for quick strategic decisions, invention reviews, and filing strategy guidance. Book a single hour to get expert input on patent vs. trade secret decisions, review draft applications, or conduct quick competitive landscape checks. No ongoing commitment required.

What’s Included

  • Strategic guidance on specific IP decisions
  • Review of inventions or patent applications
  • Inventor interview support
  • Competitive landscape spot-checks
  • Response within 2 business hours

Project-Based Consulting

Starting at

$3,500

We quote per-project

For defined-scope IP projects with clear deliverables and timelines. Whether you need an IP audit before fundraising, freedom-to-operate analysis before launch, or competitive intelligence mapping, we provide fixed-price quotes with phased delivery.

Project Types

  • IP Audit & Roadmap – Portfolio review and strategy
  • Investor IP Readiness – Pre-funding preparation
  • Freedom-to-Operate – Risk assessment
  • Competitive Intelligence – Landscape mapping
  • IP Due Diligence for VCs – Portfolio evaluation

Retainer (Fractional IP Director)

Starting at

$9,000/month

For 30 hours monthly of full IP director support

Your in-house IP leadership, without the full-time hire. We provide dedicated IP strategy aligned with your business milestones, coordinating patent filings, managing R&D disclosure processes, tracking competitors, and preparing your IP position for investors.

How Clients Use Their Hours

  • Portfolio oversight and prosecution monitoring
  • R&D support and disclosure management
  • Competitive intelligence tracking
  • Investor preparation and IP narrative
  • Team training and IP culture building

What is Hourly Consulting?

Quick answers to critical IP questions when you need them most — without committing to long-term engagements.

Running a startup can be challenging, and sometimes you need expert IP guidance on short notice.

That’s where I come in.

I provide on-demand hourly consulting services, giving you the strategic IP support you need, when you need it. This is perfect for quick invention reviews, patent vs. trade secret decisions, and filing strategy guidance that can be resolved in a single focused session.

Common Use Cases

  • Invention disclosure review — should you file a patent or keep it as a trade secret?
  • Quick competitive landscape analysis before a filing decision
  • Review and feedback on draft patent applications
  • Strategic guidance on portfolio prioritization
  • Pre-investor diligence IP readiness check

With 25+ years in life sciences and 10+ years in global IP practice, I can help you make informed decisions quickly. No ongoing commitment required — book a single hour when you need it.

How to Start

Email me at Noah-IP@outlook.com and let me know what specific IP question you’re facing. I’ll confirm availability and we’ll schedule a call at your convenience.

What is Project-Based Consulting?

Project-based consulting is the most familiar form of IP engagement.

Every food-tech startup has unique IP needs and sometimes you need a tailored deliverable to meet those needs. That’s where project-based consulting comes in. I work with you to build the specific IP asset or analysis your business needs.

Project-based consulting is perfect for startups that need a defined IP deliverable: an audit and roadmap, freedom-to-operate analysis, investor IP readiness package, or competitive intelligence report. I work with you to understand your specific situation, and then use my expertise to deliver the strategic IP asset you need.

Project Types Include

  • IP Audit & Roadmap — Comprehensive review of your current IP position with a prioritized filing strategy
  • Investor IP Readiness — Pre-fundraising IP diligence package with risk mitigation recommendations
  • Freedom-to-Operate — Analysis of third-party patents that could impact your product commercialization
  • Competitive Intelligence — Deep-dive into competitors’ patent portfolios and strategic positioning
  • IP Due Diligence for VCs — Technical assessment of target companies’ IP assets and risks

Cost & Timeline

Projects start at $3,500 depending on scope and complexity. I provide a detailed scope and fixed quote in advance based on your specific needs. Every project includes a clear deliverable with complete documentation.

Don’t let IP uncertainty hold you back. Get the strategic IP deliverable your business needs.

How to Start

Contact me at Noah-IP@outlook.com with your specific needs, and I’ll send you a scope proposal and quote within 2 business days.

What is a Retainer (Fractional IP Director)?

Every scaling food-tech startup needs strategic IP leadership — but not every company is ready to hire a full-time IP Director.

That’s why I offer fractional IP Director services, designed to provide your startup with dedicated IP leadership without the full-time cost.

I’m there to build your IP strategy, manage your portfolio, and alert you when something needs attention — and what to do about it.

The retainer model gives you a fixed 30 hours per month of dedicated IP Director services. This can include portfolio strategy, invention harvesting with your R&D team, patent prosecution oversight, investor IP diligence preparation, competitive monitoring, and strategic guidance during board meetings.

How Clients Use Fractional IP Director Services

Each startup has different needs at different stages, so the focus adjusts as your company scales.

Portfolio Building:

  • Monthly invention harvesting sessions with R&D team
  • Patent prosecution strategy and attorney coordination
  • Trade secret identification and protection protocols

Strategic Support:

  • Investor diligence preparation and response
  • Competitive landscape monitoring and analysis
  • Freedom-to-operate risk assessment for new product launches
  • Board-level IP strategy presentations

About This Service

With 25+ years in life sciences and 10+ years in global IP practice, including serving as IP Director at Remilk from inception through global scale-up, I know exactly what early-stage food-tech companies need to build defensible IP positions. I work exclusively with food-tech, agri-tech, and alternative material companies.

This is IP leadership without the full-time hire — designed for startups that are serious about IP but not yet ready for a dedicated internal team.

How to Start

Contact me at Noah-IP@outlook.com with your company stage, technology focus, and current IP situation. I’ll let you know if the retainer model is the right fit for where you are.

Note: I only accept new retainer clients when I’m certain I can provide the dedicated attention your company needs. I take service commitments seriously.

 

How it works

Hourly Consulting

  1. Book a session (minimum 1 hour, schedule when needed)
  2. Connect via email, WhatsApp, or video call
  3. Get expert guidance with detailed documentation
  4. Pay per session, no ongoing commitment
  5. Return anytime you need strategic IP input

Project-Based

  1. Initial consultation (30-minute scoping call, no charge)
  2. Proposal delivery (fixed-price quote with timeline)
  3. Phased execution with regular progress updates
  4. Final delivery with complete documentation package

Retainer

  1. Onboarding (deep dive into your technology and strategy)
  2. Monthly planning (allocate 30 hours based on priorities)
  3. Ongoing support (open access via email/WhatsApp/calls)
  4. Regular strategic calls (weekly or bi-weekly check-ins)

Specialists in Food-Tech, Agri-Tech & Alternative Materials IP Strategy

I bring deep expertise in alternative materials, precision fermentation, and agricultural biotechnology. I served as IP Director at Remilk, building their patent portfolio from inception through global scale-up. As the only IP Mentor for The Good Food Institute and CellAg UK, and a judge at MassChallenge, I understand exactly what early-stage food-tech companies need to build defensible IP positions.

I have 25+ years in life sciences and 10+ years in global IP practice. I’ve seen hundreds of patent applications, guided dozens of startups through IP strategy, and know what works—and what wastes money—in this sector.

I work exclusively with food-tech, agri-tech, and alternative material companies. That focus means I speak your language, understand your technology, and know your competitive landscape.

I’m here to help you build IP that creates value, not just files.

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