Proprietary Methodology — Patent Intelligence Group
The Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework™
A structured four-step process for transforming a patent asset into an investor-ready enforcement opportunity — benchmarked against the due diligence standards of top litigation finance firms.
Patent Intelligence Group is an independent provider of patent intelligence for litigation finance funds and investors worldwide. The Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework™ is our proprietary methodology for building the structured evidence and analysis that litigation finance firms require — in the sequence that makes the most efficient use of everyone’s resources.
The Framework
From Patent Asset to Investor-Ready Enforcement Opportunity
Most patent cases fail to attract litigation funding not because the patent is weak — but because the case isn’t packaged in the structured, evidence-backed format that funders require. The Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework™ solves that.
The framework takes a patent through four sequential analytical stages — each building on the last — until the case is investor-ready. Every step produces a discrete deliverable that can be used independently or as part of the full sequence.
The framework is also a resource filter. A finding of insufficient damages potential at Step 3 eliminates the need for a full Step 4 engagement — saving time and money before they are fully committed.
The Four Steps at a Glance
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Infringer Landscape Report — Identify who is practicing the patent claims. $995 · 3–5 days
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Claim Chart Report — Map claims to infringing products element-by-element. $7,995/patent/product · 5–7 days
3
Litigation Viability Report — Evaluate damages, IPR risk, and enforcement economics. $19,995/patent/product · 7–10 days
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Investment Diligence Report — Complete investor-ready package for funders. $34,995/patent/product · 10–14 days
Step by Step
Each Step in Detail
The framework is modular — each step produces an independent deliverable. Start where your case is. Complete the full sequence for an investor-ready package
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Step 1 — Starting Point
Infringer Landscape Report
Before any enforcement strategy can be built, you need to know who is practicing the patented technology. The Infringer Landscape Report identifies and prioritizes companies and products potentially infringing the patent — giving a ranked list of enforcement targets before committing to attorneys or detailed claim analysis.
Deliverables
Price
$995 fixed price
Turnaround
3–5 business days
Ranked list of 3–5 potential infringers
Company identification
Technical relevance basis
Exclusion list honored
- Learn more about the Infringer Landscape Report →
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Step 2 — Core Evidence
Claim Chart Report
Claim charts are the primary infringement evidence standard required by litigation funders before they will seriously evaluate a case. The Claim Chart Report maps patent claims element-by-element to specific features of the identified infringing products — prepared by a New York and Texas licensed patent attorney with 20+ years of experience and 1,000+ patents drafted and prosecuted.
Deliverables
Price
$7,995 per patent per product
Turnaround
5–7 business days
Element-by-element claim charts
Product feature mapping
Technical documentation citations
Prepared by licensed patent attorney
- Learn more about the Infringer Landscape Report →
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Step 3 — Viability Gate
Litigation Viability Report
After infringement is established, the critical question is whether the case is worth pursuing. The Litigation Viability Report evaluates the full enforcement picture — damages potential, defendant profile, IPR vulnerability, and enforcement risks — giving an objective answer before committing to the cost of full investment diligence. A low damages finding at Step 3 eliminates a case before the Step 4 investment.
Deliverables
Price
$19,995 per patent per product
Turnaround
7–10 business days
Infringement strength analysis
Damages modeling ($20M+ threshold)
Defendant financial profile
IPR vulnerability assessment
Enforcement risk identification
- Learn more about the Infringer Landscape Report →
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Step 4 — Investor-Ready Package
Investment Diligence Report
The final step — a complete investor-ready due diligence package designed to be presented directly to litigation finance firms. It builds on all prior analysis with full prior art review, detailed IPR vulnerability analysis, Section 101 eligibility analysis (Alice/Mayo), complete damages modeling, and litigation risk scoring benchmarked to funder standards. This is the document that goes in front of an investment committee.
Deliverables
Price
$34,995 per patent per product
Turnaround
10–14 business days
Prior art review & validity analysis
Full IPR vulnerability analysis
101 eligibility (Alice/Mayo)
Complete damages modeling
Defendant evaluation
Litigation risk scoring
- Learn more about the Infringer Landscape Report →
MoatWatch™ — Ongoing Monitoring
After diligence is complete, MoatWatch™ keeps watching. Tracks IPR proceedings, district court developments, competitor filings, and patent health events — delivering alerts when material events occur and monthly intelligence reports throughout the life of the funded matter.
- Learn more about MoatWatch™ →
Why Independence Matters
Why Litigation Funders Value Independent Diligence
The difference between a report prepared by Patent Intelligence Group and one prepared by the patent owner’s own counsel is independence — and funders know the difference.
Credibility with Investment Committees
Litigation funders are sophisticated investors. When an independent third party — not the patent owner's attorney — concludes the infringement evidence is credible and the damages are significant, that finding carries far more weight with an investment committee.
Surfaces Issues Early
An independent analyst has no incentive to minimize risks. Our reports surface IPR vulnerabilities, damages limitations, and enforcement challenges that might otherwise only emerge after significant legal fees — saving time and money for everyone.
Aligned with Funder Standards
Our framework was built to address the specific criteria litigation finance firms apply when evaluating cases. Every section of every report is structured to answer the questions a funder's investment committee will ask.
Engineer and Attorney Combined
Our founder brings both an engineering background and NY & TX licensed patent attorney credentials with 20+ years of experience. That means we read claims the way a patent examiner does and evaluate risk the way a litigator does — the combination that produces diligence funders can actually rely on.
Flexible Engagement
You Don't Have to Start at Step 1
The framework is modular. If you already have claim charts and just need investment diligence, start at Step 4. If you have identified infringers and need claim charts, start at Step 2. If you need everything, start at Step 1.
The framework is also designed to eliminate cases efficiently. A finding of insufficient damages at Step 3 saves the cost of a full Step 4 engagement — protecting time and budget before resources are fully committed.
Contact us to discuss where your case sits in the framework and what the right starting point is for your situation.
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Starting from scratch
Begin at Step 1 — Infringer Landscape Report ($995) — to identify who is practicing the claims before any other investment.
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You know who is infringing
Skip to Step 2 — Claim Chart Report — to build the technical evidence funders require before committing capital.
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You have claim charts
Start at Step 3 or 4 to get a viability assessment or the full investment diligence package ready for funders.
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You are a litigation funder
Commission Step 4 directly — independent diligence on a case under your active evaluation. Call 646-397-3003.
Who We Are
Independent Patent Intelligence Built for Litigation Finance
Patent Intelligence Group is an independent provider of patent intelligence for litigation finance funds and investors worldwide. We are not a law firm. We are not a litigation funder. We are the independent analytical layer between a patent asset and the investment decision it requires.
The Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework™ is our proprietary methodology for building the structured intelligence that litigation finance firms require — delivered in the sequence that makes the most efficient use of your resources and theirs.
Common Questions
Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework™ — FAQ
The questions litigation finance firms and investors ask most often about the framework.
What is the Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework?
The Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework™ is Patent Intelligence Group’s proprietary four-step process for preparing patent cases for litigation finance evaluation. The four steps are: (1) Infringer Landscape Report ($995) — identifying who is practicing the patent claims; (2) Claim Chart Report ($7,995/patent/product) — building element-by-element infringement evidence; (3) Litigation Viability Report ($19,995/patent/product) — evaluating damages potential and enforcement economics; and (4) Investment Diligence Report ($34,995/patent/product) — delivering a complete investor-ready diligence package. Together they transform a patent asset into an opportunity that meets the evaluation standards of top litigation finance firms.
How do I prepare a patent case for litigation funding?
Preparing a patent case for litigation funding requires four categories of analysis: infringement evidence (detailed claim charts), patent validity assessment (IPR risk and prior art), damages modeling, and defendant profiling. Patent Intelligence Group’s Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework™ addresses all four through a structured four-step process — from initial infringer identification through a complete investor-ready diligence package.
What do litigation funders require before investing in a patent case?
Litigation funders typically require: (1) detailed claim charts demonstrating credible element-by-element infringement evidence; (2) a validity assessment covering IPR vulnerability and prior art risk; (3) a Section 101 eligibility analysis for software and business method patents; (4) a damages model showing at least $20 million in potential recovery; and (5) a defendant financial profile showing the ability to pay a judgment or settlement. Patent Intelligence Group’s Investment Diligence Report addresses all five in a single structured package.
Who provides patent litigation funding due diligence?
Patent Intelligence Group is an independent provider of patent litigation funding due diligence based in New York, serving clients worldwide. We provide all four steps of the Patent Litigation Funding Readiness Framework™ — infringer identification, claim chart preparation, litigation viability analysis, and complete investment diligence — for litigation finance firms and investors. We are not a law firm and not a litigation funder. We are the independent analytical layer between a patent asset and the investment decision it requires.
Do I need to complete all four steps of the framework?
Not necessarily. The framework is modular. If you already have identified infringers and just need claim charts, start at Step 2. If you have claim charts and need a full diligence package for a funder, start at Step 3 or Step 4. The framework is also designed to save resources — a low damages finding at Step 3 can eliminate the need for a full Step 4 Investment Diligence Report. Contact Patent Intelligence Group to discuss where your case sits.
How long does the full framework take to complete?
Step 1 (Infringer Landscape) takes 3–5 business days. Step 2 (Claim Chart) takes 5–7 business days per patent per product. Step 3 (Litigation Viability) takes 7–10 business days. Step 4 (Investment Diligence) takes 10–14 business days. For a full four-step engagement, total time is typically 4–8 weeks depending on complexity and sequencing.
Can Patent Intelligence Group work directly with litigation finance firms on the framework?
Yes. Litigation finance firms commission Patent Intelligence Group directly to conduct independent diligence on cases under evaluation — at any stage of the framework. Funders typically engage us for the Investment Diligence Report (Step 4) as an independent third-party assessment, but we also work with funders on earlier-stage analysis when they need to efficiently screen cases. Call 646-397-3003 for confidential inquiries.
Get Started
Ready for an Independent View of the Case?
Tell us about the matter under evaluation — the patents, the accused products, and where you are in the diligence process. We will recommend the right report and be ready to start within 48 hours.
Or call us directly: 646-397-3003 · New York, NY
Patent Intelligence Group provides independent analytical services only. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Our reports are analytical tools to support investment decisions — not legal opinions.