Hope IP Information

Hope IP is a U.S. patent practice founded by Leonard Hope, a registered patent attorney with 25+ years of experience and a background in computer engineering. The firm works with technology companies, investors, and law firms on patent prosecution, opinion work, and IP due diligence. Most of the firm's work involves drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications in software, electronics, networking, cloud, AI, and related technologies. Hope IP also advises on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and non-infringement matters, and supports IP due diligence for venture capital, M&A, and other transactions. Before starting Hope IP, Leonard was lead patent counsel at a $2B+ global company, equity partner at firms where he worked with Microsoft, Amazon, eBay, and other leading tech companies, and founder of a patent law firm that grew to 20+ professionals before it was acquired. Leonard has managed over 1,000 U.S. patent filings and more than 500 issued patents. Services: -Patent drafting and prosecution (U.S., with international filing coordination) -Patentability and freedom-to-operate analysis -Non-infringement and invalidity opinions -Portfolio strategy, development, and rationalization -Competitive patent landscaping -IP due diligence for financing, M&A, and investment decisions Contract patent counsel for U.S. and international law firms To discuss your patent needs, message Leonard on LinkedIn or reach out through the contact page.