Straight answers before you start.
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Where should I start?
Explore with your AI agent or start a general email question for Ric.
The homepage groups services into Explore & plan, Protect & promote, Package & commercialise, and Maintain & exit. Start here copies a prompt for your preferred AI app. Ask Ric opens an email draft that you review and send yourself. No form on the catalogue automatically submits an AskRic question.
Are all these services available to order?
Yes. Start by email; services are billed by email invoice.
Choose a service and email Ric to get started. Work is initially handled manually in detail, with billing by email invoice. Book Friday sessions using the Calendly link.
How much does AskRic cost?
First 10 substantive questions by email free, then A$50 including GST for 10 more.
Clarification questions are free. Additional question packs are invoiced by email. Ric initially handles your questions manually in detail. AskRic email is separate from the free general site-help chat.
What does a service pack mean?
A package of services, not a physical box.
The provisional patent assistance and patent promotion packages are each A$499, billed by email invoice. The promotion package includes a technical brief for each patent, delivery to the top five target companies, confirmed signature and receipt documentation, public proof of delivery and a publicity campaign. Start by email.
Can my AI agent submit questions automatically?
No automatic question-submission tool is offered by this catalogue yet.
Your agent can read /llms.txt and /catalogue.json, compare services with your goals and draft useful questions. Ask it to show you the questions before sharing information. If no offering is suitable, it should say so and help you draft an unmet-need enquiry instead of inventing an answer or service.
Should I share my confidential invention details?
Keep confidential details out of public chat and initial email enquiries.
Site chat messages may be processed by AI services and logged by Patent Machine. Keep initial questions general and arrange an appropriate way to share sensitive information with Ric.
Does Patent Machine give legal advice or file my application?
No. Get advice about your particular rights from a registered patent attorney.
Patent Machine offers tools and general guidance. You remain responsible for your invention, your own draft and filing decisions. Use a registered patent attorney for legal advice and review before filing.
I already use the drafting workspace. Where do I log in?
Use Log in in the site navigation.
The existing drafting workspace is separate from the service catalogue and AskRic email enquiries. Existing customer access links continue to route to the workspace.