Turn a technical idea, product, or research record into a reviewable patent-drafting package—without needing to begin as a patent expert.
Valida provides drafting software, not legal advice or representation. We do not sign, submit, or communicate with the USPTO for you. You remain responsible for filing decisions, fees, and any professional advice.
Examples: a small gadget, consumer product, mechanical component, or a clearly defined technical improvement.
Examples: a complex algorithm, MedTech device, scientific paper, or invention supported by multiple studies or experimental data.
Use this after the USPTO sends an Office Action on your application. Add the action and application record to prepare an editable response draft for review.
Start simply. If your Inventor record becomes research-led or needs broader source analysis, you can move to Academic and pay only the $300 difference.
| Compare features | Valida Inventor | Valida Academic | Office Action Response Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valida priceValida product pricing covers the drafting software workflow only. USPTO official fees and any legal or professional services are separate. | $299 / matter | $599 / matter | From $199 |
| Recommended starting materialChoose Inventor for a focused product or technical concept. Choose Academic when a paper, study, or research record is central. Choose the response tool after receiving an Office Action. | Sketch, focused disclosure, or product notes | Paper, study, presentation, or research record | Office Action plus the application record |
| Recommended whenThis is a starting-point recommendation, not legal advice. You review the material and remain responsible for filing decisions. | You are developing a defined product or technical concept | Your invention emerges from research or a technical publication | You need to organize a response after an Office Action |
| Guided technical intakeA structured set of questions that helps organize the technical facts, source material, and open questions before drafting begins. | ✓ | ✓ | × |
| Research-source mappingA research-led workflow that connects supplied papers, studies, presentations, or experimental records to the drafting record. It is designed for Academic source material. | × | ✓ | × |
| Included source capacityCapacity reflects the type and breadth of source material the workflow is designed to organize. Valida will recommend the appropriate product based on the supplied record; exact eligibility is confirmed before purchase. | Focused product record | Expanded research-led record | Existing prosecution record |
| AI-assisted drafting scopeValida uses model-assisted workflows to organize user-provided source material into editable draft packages. Output is for review and is not legal advice, representation, or a filing service. | Core structured drafting | Expanded source-aware drafting | Response-focused drafting |
| First application drafting packageA coordinated, editable working package for applicant review. It is not a filed application and does not include legal representation. | ✓ | ✓ | × |
| Technical figures in the draft packageWhere appropriate to the supplied record, the drafting package includes coordinated technical figures for review alongside the written materials. | ✓ | ✓ | × |
| Office Action issue and evidence organizationA response-focused workflow that organizes the supplied Office Action, cited references, and application record into an editable response draft for review. | × | × | ✓ |
| Applicant-ready editable outputYou receive an editable output for review. You remain responsible for revisions, professional advice, filing choices, fees, and all USPTO communications. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upgrade pathIf an Inventor record becomes research-led or requires expanded source analysis, you may move to Academic by paying the $300 difference. | Upgrade to Academic by paying the $300 difference | Research-led scope included | Separate post-filing product |
| USPTO filing, fees, or representationValida does not submit, sign, or communicate with the USPTO for you. Official fees and legal representation are not included. | × | × | × |
| Ready to choose? | Choose Inventor | Choose Academic | Choose response tool |
