Aerospace and aviation innovators operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, software, materials science, and systems design. In such a high-stakes, high-complexity industry, securing robust patent protection is not just about legal compliance, it’s about enabling your innovation to fly further, faster, and with greater strategic control.
At Johnston IP Law, we help protect the technologies that move the world, whether you’re developing next-generation flight systems, lightweight composite materials, autonomous navigation, reusable space technologies, or other innovations
What We Help You Protect
Propulsion Systems
Electric, hybrid-electric, reusable engines, and turbofan innovations
Structural & Material Advances
Lightweight composites, specialized alloys, high-temperature coatings
Aircraft Components
Wings, fuselage structures, fuel systems, landing gear
Advanced Manufacturing:
Additive manufacturing, automated assembly lines, tooling innovations
Unmanned Systems & eVTOL
Drones, UAVs, and electric vertical takeoff & landing systems
Spacecraft & Satellite Technologies
Payload systems, onboard computing, launch and recovery
Cabin Systems & Passenger Safety
Pressurization, air filtration, impact protection
Maintenance & Inspection Tools
Predictive maintenance software, sensor-integrated inspection systems
Air Traffic Management Tech
Optimization algorithms, safety protocols, and communication platforms
Types of Aerospace & Aviation Patents
Utility Patents
Protect the functionality and methods behind your invention (up to 20 years from filing)
Design Patents
Cover the visual appearance or aesthetic design (15-year term from issue)
Provisional Patents
Provide a 12-month window to secure an early filing date while refining your invention
Our Patent Process
Strategic Discovery & Innovation Review
Prior Art Search & Patentability Analysis
Claim Drafting, Illustrations & Application Preparation
Office Action Management & Amendments
Patent Issuance & Portfolio Maintenance
USPTO Filing
Strategic Advantages of Working with Johnston IP Law
Identifying and protecting multiple inventions in integrated systems
Structuring U.S. and international filings for global operations and supply chains
Supporting fundraising, licensing, M&A, and market entry milestones
Monitoring competitors and assisting with enforcement or litigation if needed
Important Considerations for Aerospace Patent Filings
Innovations often span hardware, software, sensors, and materials—each with unique protection requirements
Early filing is key, especially when public disclosures occur during regulatory, academic, or collaborative stages
Global protection strategies should account for manufacturing and supply chain partners
Active portfolio management and enforcement help safeguard long-term innovation value
How We Work
At Johnston IP Law, we understand that aerospace and aviation innovations require more than technical knowledge, they demand precise legal strategy aligned with long development timelines and complex collaboration.
Whether you’re an R&D team advancing commercial jet components, a university spinout commercializing space-grade materials, or a UAV startup breaking into the defense sector, we develop custom IP strategies for where you are—and where you’re going.
Let’s Launch Your Innovation the Right Way
The future of aerospace begins with the right protection strategy.
Contact Johnston IP Law today for a complimentary consultation—and take flight with confidence.