Moatly provides an AI‑powered platform that helps early‑stage founders quickly prepare provisional patents, file trademarks, and assess IP infringement risks. Built by a former U.S. Patent Examiner, the tool offers examiner‑level prior‑art analysis, automated filing assistance, and a strategic IP roadmap, all designed to be affordable and fast without needing expensive legal counsel.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Early-stage founders often delay filing patents, trademarks, and IP strategies because traditional legal services are costly, slow, and require specialized expertise, leaving their innovations exposed to infringement and investor risk.
Solution
Moatly offers an AI‑powered platform built by a former U.S. Patent Examiner that guides founders through provisional patent preparation, trademark filing, and IP risk assessment in a matter of days. The system combines examiner‑level analysis with founder‑friendly workflows, automatically identifying prior‑art conflicts and potential infringement issues before a product launches. Users receive a structured IP strategy, including recommendations for global protection and partnership considerations, without the need for expensive big‑law counsel. The platform’s AI copilot streamlines document drafting, tracks filing deadlines, and provides ongoing guidance as the startup evolves, ensuring that protection keeps pace with rapid product development.
Target Audience
Moatly is designed for early‑stage technology founders and startup teams who need affordable, fast, and reliable IP protection before seeking investment or launching publicly.
Features
- AI‑driven provisional patent drafting that incorporates examiner‑level prior‑art analysis
- Automated trademark search and filing assistance tailored to early‑stage budgets
- Infringement risk scanner that flags potential conflicts across core markets before go‑to‑market
- Strategic IP roadmap generator covering domestic and international protection options
- Integrated deadline management and filing tracker to keep protection timelines on schedule
- Founder‑focused interface that reduces legal jargon and minimizes the need for external counsel