From First-Time Inventors to Fortune 500 — We Protect Them All
Every client who walks through our door — whether a first-time inventor sketching ideas on a napkin or a seasoned executive managing a global patent portfolio — has one thing in common: they have built something worth protecting.
At Williams Intellectual Property, we believe that where you are in your journey should determine the legal strategy we build for you, not the other way around. A solo inventor has completely different priorities, timelines, and budget constraints than a Denver corporation preparing for a federal patent infringement trial. A startup racing toward its Series A funding round needs a different kind of IP counsel than a small business owner trying to stop a competitor from copying their brand name.
That is why we do not offer a one-size-fits-all approach. We take the time to understand your specific goals, your technology, your competitive landscape, and your financial realities — and then we build a customized, strategic IP plan that protects what matters most to you.
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Built for Every Stage of Innovation
Our clients span the full spectrum of the innovation economy. We have helped independent inventors secure their first utility patent, guided tech startups through their first venture capital due diligence, protected the brand identities of thriving Denver small businesses, and served as outside IP counsel to corporations managing complex, multi-jurisdictional patent portfolios.
Regardless of your size or stage, you will always work directly with Ben Williams — a registered patent attorney with over a decade of hands-on experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and federal court litigation. We do not pass your case off to junior associates or paralegals. You get senior-level, partner-quality advocacy from day one.
Find Your Path — Who Are You?
Select the profile that best describes you to explore the IP strategy and services designed specifically for your needs:
Your Profile | Your Primary IP Challenges | How We Help |
|---|---|---|
Protecting a new idea, navigating the USPTO for the first time, managing tight budgets. | Provisional and nonprovisional patents, patentability searches, flat-fee patent drafting, and trademark registration. | |
Building an investor-ready IP portfolio, securing clean IP ownership, protecting software and SaaS. | Venture-ready patent portfolios, PIIAs, trade secret audits, and PCT international filings. | |
Protecting a local brand, stopping online copycats, drafting clear business contracts. | Federal trademark registration, custom NDAs, e-commerce brand enforcement, and copyright protection. | |
Managing global portfolios, mitigating litigation risk, monetizing IP assets. | Portfolio management, FTO analyses, PTAB/TTAB trials, and complex IP licensing transactions. |
Our Commitment to Every Client
No matter which category you fall into, every client at Williams Intellectual Property receives the same unwavering commitments:
Direct Attorney Access. You will always communicate directly with Ben Williams. Your questions will be answered by the attorney who is actually handling your case — not a paralegal or a legal assistant reading from a script.
Transparent, Honest Counsel. We will never recommend a filing or a legal action that is not in your best interest. If a patentability search reveals that your invention is unlikely to be granted, we will tell you directly and help you explore alternative protection strategies — saving you thousands of dollars.
Strategic, Business-Minded Advice. We do not think like bureaucrats who simply process paperwork. We think like business advisors who understand that every IP decision has a direct impact on your revenue, your valuation, and your competitive position in the market.
Flexible Consultations. We offer both in-person appointments at our Littleton/Denver office and virtual consultations via video call, so you can access expert IP counsel no matter where you are located across Colorado or the country.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This is one of the most important distinctions in all of IP law. Only a Registered Patent Attorney — an attorney who has passed the USPTO’s rigorous technical examination (the “Patent Bar”) and holds a qualifying science or engineering degree — is legally authorized to prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. A general practice attorney or even a licensed state bar attorney who is not USPTO-registered cannot legally represent you in patent prosecution. Ben Williams is a fully registered patent attorney, ensuring your applications are handled by a qualified professional.
Absolutely. We have helped hundreds of first-time inventors and bootstrapped entrepreneurs protect their ideas on a budget. We offer strategic provisional patent applications as a highly cost-effective first step to secure your priority date and “Patent Pending” status while you refine your product and seek funding. We also provide transparent, flat-fee pricing for core services so you can plan your legal budget with confidence.
The first step is always a Patentability Search and Opinion. Before investing in a full patent application, we conduct a thorough search of global patent databases and scientific literature to assess whether your invention is truly novel and non-obvious. We then meet with you to discuss the prior art and provide you with a clear, honest opinion of your likelihood of success at the USPTO, giving you the information you need to make a smart, informed decision about your next steps.
Yes. While we are based in the Denver metro area and serve Colorado businesses extensively, our federal admissions allow us to represent clients across the United States. Patent prosecution before the USPTO is conducted entirely in writing and does not require in-person court appearances, meaning we can represent inventors and businesses in any state. We also offer virtual consultations for clients who prefer remote communication.
Large national IP firms are often structured in ways that prioritize billable hours over client outcomes. Your matter may be handled by a rotating team of associates with limited experience, and you may rarely speak directly with a senior partner. At Williams Intellectual Property, you work directly with Ben Williams on every matter. You receive the same caliber of sophisticated legal representation found at the largest firms, combined with the personalized attention, strategic focus, and cost-efficiency that only a premier boutique practice can provide.
Whether you are an inventor with a breakthrough idea, a startup racing toward your next funding round, a small business protecting your local brand, or a corporation managing a global IP portfolio, Williams Intellectual Property has the expertise, the credentials, and the commitment to protect your most valuable assets.
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TESTIMONIALS
“William Intellectual Property assisted in my trademark registration. I was very pleased with the team’s results. Ben and team did a great job walking me through the process, expected costs, and were very quick to respond to any official responses from the US Patent & Trademark Office. I would recommend and use them again!”
Chris R