Dedicated IP Specialist
Your single point of contact for daily communication, intake, coordination, and continuity.
Blended FTE™ for IP Practices
A Dedicated IP Specialist. Backed by a Full IP Operations Team.
Flexible IP operations support for solo practitioners and boutique IP firms — combining one consistent point of contact with multidisciplinary team coverage.
One Specialist + Full Team Support
Docketing, prosecution support, client coordination, administrative workflows, billing support, QA, and backup coverage.
Growing an Intellectual Property practice requires consistent execution across docketing, prosecution support, client coordination, administrative workflows, and billing support. For solo practitioners and boutique IP firms, hiring multiple full-time specialists is often not practical. The Blended FTE™ model provides a more flexible approach. You work with a dedicated IP Specialist who serves as your primary point of contact, becomes familiar with your practice, preferences, and workflows, and is seamlessly supported by Draft n Craft’s broader IP operations team whenever tasks extend beyond their individual expertise.
What Is a Blended FTE?
The Blended FTE™ is a managed IP operations model designed for Intellectual Property law firms. Instead of relying on a single all-in-one employee, the model combines the consistency of a dedicated resource with the depth of a multidisciplinary operations team.
Multidisciplinary IP Team
Access to docketing, paralegal, administrative, billing, and QA support behind the scenes.
Structured Workflows
Standardized processes and quality systems designed to keep IP operations moving reliably.
Backup & Escalation
Built-in coverage, escalation pathways, and review layers to reduce dependency on one person.
How the Model Works
You continue working with one consistent IP Specialist while Draft n Craft coordinates the right expertise internally.
Dedicated IP Specialist
(Your Single Point of Contact)
Each engagement is assigned a dedicated IP Specialist, chosen based on your primary need — docketing operations or patent/trademark paralegal support.
- Serves as your daily communication point
- Understands your portfolio and preferences
- Coordinates all work requests
- Ensures continuity of execution
Specialized Team Execution
Behind the scenes, requests are routed to experienced professionals across multiple IP operations disciplines whenever specialized support is needed.
- Work is distributed internally based on expertise
- Quality is maintained through review layers
- Coverage is ensured through backup resources
- Workload is balanced across the team
Patent Paralegal Support
Trademark Paralegal Support
IP Docketing
Administrative Operations
Billing & Invoicing Support
Quality Assurance
Seamless Execution Model
The client experience stays simple: one communication channel, coordinated execution, and team-backed delivery.
One Intake Channel
Your dedicated IP Specialist receives and organizes requests according to your preferred workflows.
Internal Routing
Tasks requiring specialized expertise are routed internally to the right IP operations professional.
Quality Review
Review layers and supervisory checks help ensure consistent, accurate, and reliable execution.
Consistent Delivery
You receive coordinated output through your dedicated Specialist, keeping communication streamlined.
Key Advantage
You are not dependent on one individual’s full skill set. Instead, you get the consistency of a dedicated IP Specialist with the depth, continuity, and backup of a fully supported IP operations team.
One dedicated IP Specialist + a fully supported IP operations team
Business Continuity Built In
- Cross-trained personnel across functions
- Internal escalation pathways
- Backup assignment capability
- Standardized IP workflows
- Supervisory quality checks
Why This Model Works for IP Firms
- Avoids hiring multiple specialists internally
- Ensures continuity even if one resource is unavailable
- Provides access to deeper IP expertise when needed
- Maintains a single communication channel
- Scales easily with workload growth
Engagement Flow
A simple managed-support structure to help your practice transition smoothly into the Blended FTE™ model.
Practice & Portfolio Onboarding
We understand your portfolio, communication style, deadlines, and recurring workflows.
Specialist Assignment
A dedicated IP Specialist is selected based on your primary docketing or paralegal need.
Workflow Setup
Task intake, escalation, quality review, and backup coverage processes are aligned.
Team-Backed Execution
Your Specialist coordinates work internally with the broader IP operations team.
Ongoing Optimization
Support scales as workload grows and processes are refined around your preferences.
FAQs:
Is the Blended FTE a staffing service?
+No. The Blended FTE is a managed IP operations solution. While clients have a dedicated point of contact, service delivery is supported by a broader team of specialized IP professionals.
Will I have a dedicated contact?
+Yes. Each engagement includes a dedicated IP Specialist who coordinates activities and serves as your primary communication channel.
What happens if my primary contact is unavailable?
+Our service model includes documented procedures, shared knowledge management, and backup coverage to support business continuity.
Can support scale as my firm grows?
+Yes. Additional resources can be allocated as workload requirements increase, allowing support capacity to grow alongside your practice.
Can the service be customized?
+Absolutely. Engagements can be tailored based on workload, portfolio size, practice focus, and operational requirements.
Ready to Strengthen Your IP Operations?
+Discover how the Blended FTE™ model can help your firm improve efficiency, enhance service continuity, and access specialized operational support without expanding internal headcount.
Schedule a Consultation
+Speak with our team to explore how a Blended FTE™ engagement can be tailored to the needs of your practice.
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