Layer 1
Invention Mapping
Capture novelty zones, record prior art boundaries, and define claimable workstreams before expensive productization.
IP Lifecycle Design
From concept to strategic ownership transfer.
Cavendish treats IP as a product, not paperwork. We structure discovery, filing, and commercialization so each technical milestone increases legal and enterprise value.
Lifecycle Framework
Four layers that compound startup value.
Every engagement is designed to convert technical progress into transferable rights and defensible market position.
Layer 2
Protection Stack
Build patent strategy, trade secret policy, and data-room documentation while validation is still running.
Layer 3
Monetization Design
Pair technical rights with market use cases, licensing restrictions, and expansion clauses suitable for startup trajectories.
Layer 4
Transfer Readiness
Prepare assignment mechanics and continuity support so full IP buyouts can be executed without product disruption.
Experiment Ledger
Timestamped experiments and reproducibility evidence.
Claim Evolution Log
Claim strategy that tracks product pivots and technical proofs.
Commercial Rights Matrix
Clear permissions, restrictions, and transfer triggers.
Assignment Package
Prepared legal and technical assets for acquisition or licensing events.
Audit-ready by design.
- Founder-friendly reporting cadence
- Investor diligence compatibility
- Transparent contribution attribution
- Aligned technical + legal milestone gates
- Transfer-ready archival standards