Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

PatentOpus ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and securing your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

KEY POINTS:

We collect only information necessary to provide patent application services
Your invention information is kept strictly confidential
We use bank-level encryption for all data transmission and storage
We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you use PatentOpus, we collect the following types of personal information:

Category	Information Collected	Purpose
Account Information	Email address, payment information	Process payments, send confirmations
Inventor Information	Name, address, citizenship, contact details	Required for USPTO patent filing
Invention Information	Technical descriptions, drawings, specifications	Draft patent application
Assignee Information	Company/entity name, address, type	Identify patent rights owner (if applicable)
Technical Information	IP address, browser type, device info	Security, analytics, service improvement

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

IP address and location data
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Device identifiers

1.3 Payment Information

Payment information is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers. We receive only:

Last 4 digits of credit card
Card brand (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)
Payment confirmation details

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing Services

Generate patent applications using AI technology
Facilitate practitioner review of applications
File applications with the USPTO
Send status updates and confirmations
Provide customer support

2.2 Legal and Compliance

Comply with USPTO filing requirements
Meet legal and regulatory obligations
Protect against fraud and abuse
Enforce our Terms of Service

2.3 Business Operations

Process payments
Maintain security
Analyze and improve our services
Communicate with you about your application

2.4 Analytics and Improvement

Understand how users interact with our website
Improve AI performance
Enhance user experience
Develop new features

3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only as described below. We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

3.1 USPTO-Registered Practitioners

Your invention disclosure and patent application are shared with the USPTO-registered practitioner assigned to review your application. These practitioners are bound by professional confidentiality obligations.

3.2 United States Patent and Trademark Office

For Full Service orders, we transmit your patent application and inventor information to the USPTO as required for patent filing.

3.3 Service Providers

We share limited information with trusted service providers who assist in our operations:

Stripe: Payment processing
Anthropic: AI patent drafting technology
Email services: Transactional emails and notifications
Analytics providers: Google Analytics for website usage data
Hosting providers: Secure data storage and website hosting

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to:

Protect our legal rights
Prevent fraud or security threats
Comply with legal proceedings

3.5 Business Transfers

If PatentOpus is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

4. Data Security

4.1 Technical Safeguards

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption: TLS/SSL encryption for all data transmission
Storage: Encrypted database storage
Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization
Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and logging
Regular Audits: Security assessments and updates

4.2 Physical and Administrative Safeguards

Secure data center facilities
Limited access to personal information
Employee training on data protection
Incident response procedures

4.3 Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the purpose:

Application Data: Retained for 7 years to comply with legal and professional obligations
Payment Records: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
Communications: Retained for 3 years for customer service purposes
Analytics Data: Anonymized and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

After the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your information.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

6.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Know: What personal information we collect, use, and share
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within 30 days (45 days for complex requests).

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

7.1 Cookies We Use

Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential Cookies	Session management, security, payment processing	Session or up to 30 days
Analytics Cookies	Website usage statistics, performance monitoring	Up to 2 years
Preference Cookies	Remember your settings and choices	Up to 1 year

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7.3 Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your interactions. You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

For EU users, we ensure adequate protection through:

Standard Contractual Clauses with service providers
Appropriate security safeguards
Compliance with GDPR requirements

9. Children's Privacy

PatentOpus is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will promptly delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as USPTO.gov). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice (such as email notification).

Your continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://patentopus.com

13. Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries, particularly from EU users, you may contact our designated representative at the email address above.

YOUR CONSENT: By using PatentOpus, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.