Realizing Value From Intellectual Property

We help inventors, organizations, and institutions turn intellectual property into protected, well-managed, and monetizable assets through clear strategy and experienced guidance.

Realizing Value From Intellectual Property

We help inventors, organizations, and institutions turn intellectual property into protected, well-managed, and monetizable assets through clear strategy and experienced guidance.

Choose Your Path


Welcome to Invention Matters®

Invention Matters® is an intellectual property advisory firm focused on turning innovation into real business value. We work alongside inventors and technology-driven organizations to provide practical guidance across patent strategy, portfolio management, and commercialization decisions.

HOW WE HELP

Our Services

Business-aligned IP strategies designed for long-term value, with clear, flat-fee certainty. 

WHY INVENTION MATTERS®

A Strategic Partner in Intellectual Property

Clear guidance, experienced perspective, and a focus on real-world outcomes.

Experienced Perspective

Decades of combined IP experience, strengthened by a network of seasoned subject matter experts, delivering informed perspectives across industries.

Comprehensive Scope

Starting with the technology and the business objective, then shaping IP to serve both, with comprehensive experience across patents, portfolio development, licensing strategies, and commercialization decisions throughout the IP lifecycle.

Trusted Partnership

A long-term, trusted partner delivering clear, discreet, and business-aligned IP guidance, grounded in experience supporting engineering teams at leading Fortune 500 companies, including Intel, SanDisk, and Qualcomm.

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sakalyah thomas
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Working with Edward DeAngel was an outstanding experience. He took the time to truly listen to our vision, understand our goals, and provide a wealth of valuable information that will be instrumental as we continue to grow and expand our brand. It's rare to find someone who combines deep industry knowledge with genuine care for their clients' success. Edward went above and beyond, offering thoughtful guidance, practical strategies, and insights that gave us confidence in our next steps. When you're developing or growing a brand, it's essential to work with someone who is knowledgeable, invested in your success, and willing to go the extra mile. Edward exemplifies all of those qualities. If you're looking for someone who will take the time to understand your vision and help you move it forward, look no further. I highly recommend him.
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Jesse Gilliam
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Edwin De Angel and his team at Invention Matters are great! They walked me through the process of filing my patent, prepared the documents, and really took the time to understand my project, what it was, and they were very thorough and responsive.
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Charles Sturdivant
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I filed my own Provisional but it took me 11 months to build a prototype and convince myself it was viable. They pulled off the Non-provisional in a month at a cost much less than my previous applications.
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Ian McIntosh
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Edwin... Thanks you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge about the patent process with me. I'm excited about the prospect of working with you on my projects.
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Mike Hassell
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Edwin had invaluable perspective for us in our patent application. Most notably, he applied his experience in patent litigation to identify how our I.P. likely would be attacked in a dispute. With his help we were able to foreclose/narrow those avenues. It became increasingly obvious that the patenting process draws on very different (and potentially unsynchronized/unshared) areas of expertise: the technology itself, how to get a patent application approved and a patent issued, and defending against future litigation or other challenges/impairments. As an advisor and 'devil's advocate' Edwin helped us draw these factors together more coherently, thoroughly, and powerfully.
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Megan Cales
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Five Stars – An Exceptional Mentor and Strategic Mind Working with Edwin De Angel has been one of the most impactful experiences in my entrepreneurial journey. Edwin brings a rare combination of deep patent expertise, engineering fluency, and business strategy. His ability to break down complex claims, identify defensible positioning, and think several moves ahead has completely elevated how I approach intellectual property and product development. He doesn’t just review ideas — he strengthens them. Beyond patents, Edwin understands partnerships, platform decisions, and long-term scalability in a way that is both practical and visionary. He asks the hard questions, anticipates risks, and helps structure decisions so they are grounded, defensible, and strategic. Most importantly, he genuinely cares. His mentorship is thoughtful, direct, and generous. He challenges you while making you feel supported — a rare and powerful combination. I can say without hesitation that his guidance has been invaluable, and I truly hope our mentorship continues. Any founder, engineer, or company would be incredibly fortunate to have Edwin in their corner.
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Imeh Nsek
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Edwin in a consumate professional and truly an expert in his field.
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Sandy Tipping
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Edwin De Angel is SUCH a wealth of knowledge about the patent filing process! He's equally comfortable with engineer-speak and the legal / regulatory / business compliance experts, and is awesome at helping guide inventors through the process of getting their idea protected and MONETIZED! If you are staring down the long road of trying to file your own patent, do yourself a favor and call Edwin first. He's so helpful and has certainly been there, done that, and probably wrote the book on it.
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Mario de Leon
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Before deciding to work with Edwin and his team, I spent a long time researching my options. When it comes to patenting, there are usually two types of firms: the very expensive ones that know what they’re doing, and the smaller, more affordable ones that don’t. Invention Matters is truly in a category of its own—they really know what they’re doing and charge a fair price for their services. I couldn’t be happier with the relationship I’ve built with Edwin and Invention Matters. It’s clear to me that Edwin genuinely cares about you as he will always act in your best interest, even if it’s not in his own. I recommend them to everyone I know who wants to patent something.
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Lauren Weibert
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When you have a great idea for an invention and you don't know what the next move is to make it happen, you really want Edwin and his team in your corner. Thank you for guiding and advising us - your expertise and knowledge are so appreciated!

Frequently Asked Questions

We work with individual inventors, startups, established companies, and institutions that need strategic guidance around intellectual property. Engagements range from early stage ideas to complex, multi asset portfolios.

We file patents. Our team drafts, prosecutes, and files patent applications with the USPTO, with every filing shaped by Ph.D.-level subject matter experts working alongside veteran patent attorneys through our Patent Fire® model. We do not provide legal representation in litigation or court proceedings. When enforcement or disputes arise, we provide technical and strategic support alongside your litigation counsel.

Our focus is on strategy and outcomes. Rather than concentrating only on filings or transactions, we help clients understand how intellectual property fits into broader business goals, commercialization plans, and long term value creation.

Yes. We regularly help clients evaluate ideas, assess potential value, and determine whether pursuing protection makes strategic and financial sense before significant resources are committed.

Absolutely. We assist clients in reviewing, organizing, and optimizing existing IP portfolios, including identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement or monetization.

Most engagements start with an initial conversation to understand your goals, current situation, and challenges. From there, we recommend a clear next step tailored to your specific needs.

IF YOU’RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START

Start With Clarity

Intellectual property decisions can feel complex at any stage. Whether you are evaluating a new idea, managing an existing portfolio, or considering licensing or enforcement options, we help you understand your position and identify the right next step.