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The brilliant minds behind Lightbringer's innovation.

Ellyne covers emerging technology trends and industry conversations at Lightbringer. She brings over a decade of experience in technology journalism, PR and B2B marketing, including at ZDNet. At Lightbringer, she develops content, influencer and marketing initiatives that connect the company with founders and the wider tech community.

Kinga Fodor is the CMO at PatentRenewal.com, a Copenhagen-based Danish B2B SaaS company specialising in automated IP renewal software. With years of international experience at global companies, she navigates the complex field of intellectual property through creative and innovative digital marketing strategies. Her approach combines creative thinking with data-driven insights to drive the company’s growth and strengthen its position in the industry.

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.

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 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 is a Patent Attorney specialising 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 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 is a Patent Attorney with 20 years’ experience helping innovators protect their technology. Qualified in both European and UK patents and trademarks, he specialises in turning ideas into valuable intellectual property assets.
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With Lightbringer you get the same service as any traditional patent law firm. Our expert attorneys draft, file and manage your applications end to end with full legal precision. The difference is our speed, price and accuracy powered by the strength of our platform, which streamlines the process, cuts costs, and ensures consistent quality.
Lightbringer is a full-service patent provider backed by real Patent Attorneys, not just a software product. Our platform handles every step of the patent journey: from idea capture and drafting to prosecution, office action management, and portfolio maintenance. AI accelerates the process, but every application is drafted by experienced Patent Attorneys. You get serious protection, without the slow, expensive process.
Lightbringer is SOC 2 compliant, meaning your data is handled with the highest standards of security and confidentiality. Every step from submission to prosecution is backed by expert legal review. You get the same discretion and trust you'd expect from a top-tier patent firm, without the friction or surprise fees.
Every innovation goes through an AI-guided innovation capture process, followed by expert review from patent attorneys. The result: tighter claims, stronger protection, and better alignment with your business goals.
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.
Lightbringer’s AI accelerates the drafting process, but every patent is reviewed and refined by expert patent attorneys. For highly complex domains (e.g. life sciences or deep tech), the platform pairs you with attorneys experienced in that field. The workflow still uses automation for structure and consistency, but human domain expertise always drives the final content.
Lightbringer connects every client with a dedicated patent attorney who stays with you for the long term. You don’t just get a one-time drafting service. You build an ongoing relationship with a real legal expert who knows your technology and portfolio.
Yes. Lightbringer AI makes it easier to manage large patent portfolios. Our platform gives you full visibility, control, and strategic insight about your complete portfolio. From office action tracking and management to smart insights, all backed by real patent attorneys. Lightbringer makes patent portfolio management efficient, intelligent, and aligned with your business goals.
We ditch the billable hour. Instead, you get transparent, fixed pricing, so you can plan with confidence and skip the surprise invoices. Starter is free. Pro costs $2,400 per quarter (20,000 SEK) and includes one patent draft a year, up to two patent families, office action management and an attorney of record. Growth, for larger portfolios, several products or multiple markets, is priced on request. Official patent office fees are charged separately, and interviews, appeals and oppositions are quoted hourly. See current plans and pricing.
No. Lightbringer can file directly in any jurisdiction worldwide. Whether you need protection in the US, Europe, Japan or elsewhere, our team coordinates your full international patent strategy from a single point of contact.
Not at all. Our platform is designed for founders, CTOs, and innovators, not lawyers and legal experts. When you're ready to draft an application, a real Patent Attorney from Lightbringer takes over the process.
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