About ObviouslyNot

Every line of code could hold hidden value.

Most developers never realize it — but with modern AI, everyday code can contain novel, patentable ideas. Too often, those ideas slip away unnoticed. Billions in potential intellectual property vanish every year.

Our Mission

We're building tools that help developers and businesses discover, protect, and unlock the hidden value in their code.

Our team has shipped patented systems before. Now we're building tools that help every developer protect their own.

The Problem

  • Developers write billions of lines of code annually.
  • Few ever check if that code is patentable.
  • Enterprises miss chances to protect and monetize inventions.

Our Solution

  • Local-first patent scanning — privacy guaranteed, nothing leaves your device.
  • AI-assisted drafting — from novel code to structured provisional patent draft in minutes.
  • Future vision — a marketplace where patents and ideas can be shared, licensed, and transacted.

Why Now

  • The AI shift means more software engineers are producing patentable work than ever before.
  • Existing patent tools are slow, expensive, and inaccessible.
  • We're creating the infrastructure to make protecting IP as simple as writing code.

Proven IP Experience

Our team has direct experience contributing to patented systems. We believe that background informs the tools we're building now. Here are two public records that reflect prior work:

Beyond patents, we've scaled a venture-backed SaaS platform to 300+ team and $50M ARR (acquired 2020). Deep AWS expertise since 2011, building multi-region architecture serving millions of users. We know how to build mission-critical systems at scale.

Building in Alaska

We're looking for Alaskan talent and partners to help us grow and scale this opportunity. We believe Alaska can be a hub for AI innovation, not just an observer.

Our Roots

ObviouslyNot.ai is built in Alaska, connected to the Seattle and San Francisco startup ecosystems.

We're here because we believe Alaska can play a role in shaping the future of AI and innovation. We're committed to creating high-value tech jobs in Alaska and helping local developers and businesses compete globally.

Our vision: Proving that world-class AI companies can be built from Alaska, not just Silicon Valley. By enabling local innovators to build durable assets, we're helping attract investment to the state while maintaining our global reach.

We're early, we're moving fast, and we're excited to share what we learn.

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