Distribution & Commercialization Plan
Stage 1 — Internal Capability (Months 1–6)
HIIE used exclusively by Arthur Labs. Every client project benefits from HIIE-quality output: validated spec sheets, patent strategy, feasibility reports. Self-funding through existing contracts. Registered Agentics hosts the primary Mac Mini node.
Stage 2 — API Product (Months 6–18)
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer | $299/month | 5 projects/month, core spec + BOM + viability |
| Builder | $999/month | 20 projects/month, full output package + patent draft + dedicated Mac Mini at Registered Agentics |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited projects, dedicated agent config, white-label, SLA, Registered Agentics hardware contract |
| Developer API | $0.05/token | Pay-per-use pipeline access for third-party integrations |
Stage 3 — Licensed Platform (Months 18–36)
HIIE licensed as a deployable platform to large manufacturers, defense contractors (non-weapons applications), and universities. Licensees run on their own infrastructure or via Registered Agentics. Arthur Labs provides model updates, ethics framework maintenance, and support contracts.
IP Strategy
- Arthur Labs retains full IP on HIIE system architecture, pipeline, ethics framework, and all domain modules
- Clients own the IP in outputs generated for their projects — no Arthur Labs claim
- Open-source non-core components to build developer ecosystem; keep inference core and ethics layer proprietary
Patent Strategy & Provisional Filing Fees
HIIE generates provisional patent application drafts for client review. Provisional applications establish a priority date without requiring full examination.
| Entity Type | Provisional Filing Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Entity | $320 | ≤ 4 prior applications, income threshold |
| Small Entity | $640 | < 500 employees |
| Large Entity | $1,600 | Standard rate |
| Jurisdiction | Filing Route | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Provisional + non-provisional | $3,000–$15,000 |
| Europe (EPO) | EPC application | EUR 5,000–15,000 |
| Japan (JPO) | National phase | JPY 200,000–600,000 |
| PCT (International) | PCT application | $3,500–$8,000 |