We collect only
what we need.
This policy explains what information PatentVC collects when you visit our site, submit an application, or correspond with us - and what we do with it. Plain English where we can manage it.
Last updated · January 15, 2026
Who we are
PatentVC (“PatentVC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is the investment arm of Trademarkia, a global intellectual property platform. This policy applies to the PatentVC website, the online application form, and any direct correspondence you have with us by email or phone.
If you engage us for IP services rather than capital, a separate engagement letter will govern that relationship and may contain additional privacy terms. Services.
What we collect
Information you give us
- Application data - founder names, company name, contact details, lead investor, stage, deck or technical summary. Submitted via the application form.
- Correspondence - the content of emails you send to any @patentvc.com address, and meeting notes if you speak with a partner.
- Diligence materials - financial, technical, or IP-related documents you elect to share during diligence.
Information we collect automatically
- Usage data - pages visited, time on page, referrer, approximate location, and device type. Standard server logs.
- Cookies - see section 05.
What we don't collect. We do not buy personal data from brokers, we do not run behavioral advertising, and we do not sell your information to anyone.
How we use it
We use the information you provide to:
- Evaluate your application against our investment criteria
- Conduct diligence on fit, team, market, and - critically - patentability of the core technology
- Communicate with you about your application, a potential investment, or IP services
- Improve the site, our diligence process, and our internal tooling
- Comply with applicable law, including KYC/AML obligations for investment activity
Retention
- Applications.Held for 24 months so we can recognize you if you reapply after a pivot. Ask us to delete earlier if you'd like.
- Portfolio records. Held for the life of the investment plus 7 years for regulatory reasons.
- Services engagements. Per the engagement letter and applicable bar rules - typically 7 years from matter closure.
- Site analytics. Aggregated after 90 days; identifiable records discarded.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to port it to another service. California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA; EU/UK residents under the GDPR.
To exercise any of these, write to privacy@patentvc.com. We aim to respond within 30 days.
Security
We encrypt data in transit (TLS) and at rest, restrict access on a least-privilege basis, and train every team member on handling confidential founder information. No system is unbreakable, but we treat your data like the IP you're trusting us to help protect.
Children
Our site and services are for adults operating businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we'll delete it.
Changes to this policy
We'll update this page when the policy changes materially and change the “Last updated” date at the top. For significant changes, we'll also notify active applicants and portfolio companies by email.
How to reach us
Privacy questions: privacy@patentvc.com. General inquiries: see the contact page. Apply for funding or services: invest.