Virtual Counsel
We function as external IP leadership, implementing governance frameworks and structured innovation protection.
Positioning
Fractional IP leadership for companies that need ongoing legal direction without building a full internal IP department.
Coverage
Governance design, invention capture, filing oversight, outside-counsel coordination, budgeting, and executive-level portfolio guidance.
Jurisdiction
Useful for Canadian and U.S.-facing companies managing growth, fundraising, or multi-jurisdiction filing activity.
Outside counsel structured like an in-house IP function
We act as embedded virtual IP counsel for companies that need consistent strategic oversight but are not ready for a full internal legal team dedicated to intellectual property.
This model is designed for founders, executives, and operating teams that need practical decision support on filings, governance, budgeting, outside-counsel management, and internal invention processes.
It creates continuity across legal decisions so the portfolio develops deliberately instead of reactively.
Key Focus
Invention mining
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IP governance
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Budget forecasting
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Global coordination
What virtual counsel support can include
IP governance and policy design
How the virtual counsel model is implemented
Step 01
Program Assessment
Review the current IP posture, internal workflows, resourcing gaps, and business priorities.
Step 02
Governance Buildout
Establish reporting, intake, review, and portfolio-management processes that match company stage.
Step 03
Ongoing Stewardship
Provide recurring decision support as filings, diligence needs, product changes, and market expansion evolve.
Why companies use IP-MEX® as virtual counsel
Executive-Level Continuity
The service creates consistency across filing, budget, and governance decisions over time.
Scalable Operating Model
Support can expand with growth without the fixed cost of a full internal buildout.
Integrated External Coordination
The firm can coordinate foreign associates, specialists, and internal stakeholders under one legal strategy.
Where this service is most often applied
Scaling SaaS Companies
Hardware Startups
University Spin-Outs
AI & Data Businesses
Telecommunications
Investor-Backed Innovation Teams
Add Fractional IP Leadership
Use IP-MEX® as embedded outside counsel for portfolio governance, invention capture, budget planning, and cross-border filing management.
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