IP Consulting and InnoGuard®
Identify, Protect and Commercialise IP through InnoFund
Our Intellectual Property (IP) consulting services range from the creation, identification, protection and exploitation of IP assets. We combine Tax, Engineering, IP and Legal expertise – through InnoGuard® – so you can understand the true value of your innovation.
Whether you need narrow patents designed and engineered for Patent Box Tax Relief or an
IP audit our technical and financial experts are here to help you execute your IP strategy.
InnoGuard®
Identifying patent opportunities in your business
For most innovative companies, there’s no seamless, end-to-end service that truly connects all the dots—tax, engineering, design, IP, and commercial strategy. As a result, many businesses are unknowingly sitting on potential untapped value.
Most traditional accountants or tax boutiques don’t have the expertise to determine whether your new idea, product, or process is patentable. Their standard advice? Work with a patent attorney and perhaps a design firm—without a clear roadmap, cost transparency, or return on investment.
On the other end, even companies that are aware they can patent their innovations often overlook critical factors like Patent Box tax relief, narrow patent strategies to protect trade secrets, or design improvements that enhance patentability. Relying on multiple specialists makes the IP process slow, uncoordinated, expensive—and full of uncertainty.
That’s where InnoFund steps in.
We bridge the gap between tax, R&D, engineering, and IP – using internal expertise and our network of patent attorneys through InnoGuard® to maximise the chances of granting a patent in a cost-effective way with maximised commercial potential.
We assess your innovations from every angle to determine whether your products or processes are not only patentable but also financially worth protecting. Whether you’re a new client seeking an IP review, or an existing R&D Tax Relief client through SecuRD®, our experts dig deep into your operations to uncover hidden value.
And if your innovation needs a few tweaks to make it patentable, our design engineers are ready—with practical, affordable solutions that won’t break the bank
Patents for Profit, Protection or Both?
A common misconception about Patents is that they are only for protection, whilst protection is an important consideration it is not the only one, some key factors to consider when patenting are trade secrecy, on-going costs, maintenance, time and uncertainty in the success of the application.
By factoring in tax incentives like Patent Box, we help you calculate the real ROI of applying for a patent, not just the legal viability.
Patents for Profits
Is intentionally broad
So your intellectual IP remains a trade secret
Is granted faster
By the IPO (18 months on-average)
Cost Effective
80% less than a patent attorney
Has no hidden charges
We work on a fixed cost
Is certain
Narrow patents that pass the InnoGuard® test have a 100% success record in being Granted
With narrow patents our aim is to design a tweak to an insignificant component purely so the patent application is successful and so that you can reduce the tax you pay through Patent Box.
Our team engineer the patent in a way that allows you to keep hold of the secret sauce, minimises disruption to your existing process and is cost effective.
IP Consulting
Designed for those that need maximum protection for their great idea
If you want greater protection then a narrow patent our consulting services are more suited to you.
Our team has a close working relationship with a network of reputable patent attorneys, we work with them on a fixed cost, allowing us to reduce the cost of patenting and increase your chances of your patent application being granted.
- Comprehensive competitor analysis to understand your innovation in the market
- Patent landscaping to identify technological trends and opportunities
- IP valuation to determine the true worth of your assets
- Conduct thorough Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches to identify potential obstacles early in R&D Development
- Strategic IP portfolio assessments to optimise your assets
- Robust market monitoring to stay ahead of emerging threats or infringement
- Effective IP strategy to ensure maximum protection to keep competitors out
- Licensing strategy development to generate revenue streams
- R&D Tax, R&D Allowance and Patent Box (tax relief for profits derived from patents)
- IP-backed loan facilitation to unlock capital using your IP as collateral
- Strategic partnership identification to leverage your IP for growth
Case Studies
Client: Precision Engineering Firm
Challenge: A UK-based engineering company developed an innovative hydraulic system but were unaware of its patentability. They were concerned about revealing the design at an international exhibition.
InnoFund Solution: InnoFund conducted an IP audit, identifying patentable features, and helped secure a narrow patent without full disclosure.
Outcome: The company filed patents and successfully claimed Patent Box relief, safeguarding their innovation and securing significant tax savings.
Client: Medical Device Start-Up
Challenge: A start-up created a novel wound-healing patch but were unaware they could patent their work, despite already using it in trials.
InnoFund Solution: InnoFund assisted in securing patent rights and provided IP protection advice.
Outcome: The start-up received a granted patent within 18 months, allowing them to benefit
from Patent Box relief while enhancing their IP portfolio for future growth.
Client: Food Manufacturing Company
Challenge: A UK food manufacturer created an automated packaging line with innovative elements but lacked adequate documentation to protect their IP.
InnoFund Solution: InnoFund conducted on-site assessments and helped the company document and patent their innovations.
Outcome: The firm filed multiple patents, allowing them to claim Patent Box relief while strengthening their market position through valuable intellectual property assets.
