Latest insights and trends in the world of patents and AI

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Lightbringer now monitors competitor patents for you

We built Lightbringer’s competitive monitoring tool so you can protect and position your patents smarter.

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Say hello to the new Lightbringer: A brighter way to protect innovation

At Lightbringer, we believe the future belongs to the bold. The founders, builders, and innovators shaping what’s next. 

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How patents influence funding, valuation, and exit potential

Discover how patents give startups crucial leverage, boosting funding chances, increasing valuation, strengthening M&A prospects, and providing a competitive edge in negotiations.

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First to file wins

In patents, speed beats perfection. The first to file wins, not the first to invent. Delays can cost months of work and legal fees. File early, secure your priority date, and protect your invention before competitors or disclosures beat you to it.

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How to describe your invention well

Learn how to clearly describe your invention, provide key features, improvements, examples, and drawings, so your patent attorney can draft a robust application efficiently.

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The patent game

Patents are more than legal protection. They give leverage, raise valuations, help get funding, and make exits easier. Startups need to patent smart, act fast, and use IP to grow. The first to file wins, and waiting can cost everything.

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AI patent review

Learn why detailing technical improvements is the key to getting patents granted and protecting your innovations.

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The patent you dread your competitors will file

A founder shares hard-earned lessons from filing 40+ patents, from filing too late to relying on NDAs, and how smarter IP strategy can protect startups from costly setbacks.

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FAQ about patents

Learn how startups can navigate the patent process, protect inventions, and turn IP into a strategic business asset, covering filing, international protection, trade secrets, and commercialization.

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How to read and understand patent documents

Discover how patents are structured, why claims matter most, and how descriptions and drawings help clarify both the technical and legal scope of an invention.

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How to understand feedback from the patent office

Learn how to interpret office actions, decode examiner feedback, and work with your attorney to improve your chances of securing a granted patent.

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Patent experts contributing
to this blog

The brilliant minds behind Lightbringer's innovation.

Markus Andreasson
Co-founder and CTO of Lightbringer

Markus is Co-founder & CTO of Lightbringer with 25 years of software development experience and an MSc in Engineering Physics. Before starting Lightbringer, he held leadership roles at companies like Sony, Voyado, and FlatFrog, and today he combines visionary thinking with hands-on creativity. He has his name on 50+ patent applications.

Sannah Westerlund
CMO and Founding Member of Lightbringer

Founding Member and CMO at Lightbringer, with 16+ years of experience, including co-founding Dotkeeper, a four-time DI Gasell winner later acquired by a major European IP firm. Leads brand strategy, communications, and go-to-market for Lightbringer’s AI-powered patent service.

Dominic Davies
Patent attorney, Co-founder and CEO of Lightbringer

Dominic is CEO of Lightbringer, combining two decades of experience as a software developer and patent attorney. He co-founded Lightbringer and Invent Horizon IP, and now focuses on automating IP services globally, leveraging his technical expertise and entrepreneurial vision.

Daniel Le
Patent Attorney at Lightbringer

Daniel is a Patent Attorney specializing in semiconductor physics and nanoelectronics. He has contributed to numerous patent applications and successfully defended a client’s patent in opposition proceedings, combining technical expertise with practical IP experience.

Ola Wassvik
Serial entrepreneur, CCO & Co-founder of Lightbringer

Ola leads Lightbringer’s go-to-market team, bringing 20+ years in the tech industry and a strong background in engineering and innovation. A prolific inventor and former CTO of Flatfrog, he has built extensive patent portfolios and brings deep insight into protecting technology for tech-driven companies.

Andrew Stentiford
Patent Attorney and Founding Member of Lightbringer

Andrew is a Patent Attorney with 20 years’ experience helping innovators protect their technology. Qualified in both European and UK patents and trademarks, he specializes in turning ideas into valuable intellectual property assets.

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FAQs

What makes Lightbringer different from a traditional patent law firm?

Lightbringer isn’t a law firm. We’re a next-gen patent management platform built for tech companies who move fast. With AI-powered workflows, fixed pricing, and human expertise baked in, we make patent protection faster, smarter, and radically more accessible.

Is Lightbringer only for large companies or enterprises?


Not at all. We’re built for growth-stage tech companies, from  startups to scaling tech teams. Whether you’re filing your first patent or managing a growing portfolio, our tools flex to fit your journey.
We ditch the billable hour. Instead, you get transparent, fixed pricing—so you can plan with confidence and skip the surprise invoices.4. Do I need to be a legal expert to use Lightbringer?
Nope. Our platform was designed for founders, CTOs, and innovators—not lawyers. You’ll be guided step-by-step by smart software and supported by real patent experts when it counts.

How much does it cost to file a patent with Lightbringer?

We ditch the billable hour. Instead, you get transparent, fixed pricing, so you can plan with confidence and skip the surprise invoices. See current plans and pricing.

Do I need to be a legal expert to use Lightbringer?

Nope. Our platform is designed for founders, CTOs, and innovators, not lawyers and legal experts. When you're ready to file, a real Patent Attorney takes over the process.

Still have questions?

We're here to help!

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The smartest startups are rethinking patents

The game of patents deserves to be won by those with the strongest innovations, and not those with the deepest pockets.

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The smartest startups are rethinking patents

The game of patents deserves to be won by those with the strongest innovations, and not those with the deepest pockets.

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Trusted by  founders,
loved by innovators

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4.8 out of 5 stars G2 reviews

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Patrik L.
Patrik L.
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 27, 2025
"A transparent, cost-effective partner for our patent journey"
5.0 out of 5
They offer not only solid IP expertise, but also a product and platform that gives us full visibility into our engagements – past, present, and upc...
Thomas L.
Thomas L.
Co-founder and CTO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 22, 2025
"Streamlined patenting using GenAI"
5.0 out of 5
The Lightbringer GenAI platform streamlines the entire process for protecting innovation right from idea conception, through to drafting...
Anna T.
Anna T.
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
May 22, 2025
"Lightbringer at lightning speed for Völur"
5.0 out of 5
As an AI company, we truly value the efficiencies created through the use of technology. Lightbringer brought us the speed, knowledge and capability required....
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