CPLG was originally founded in 2008 as "Coastal Patent Agency" when our founder, Joshua S. Schoonover, decided to build a practice centered around low-cost and efficient patent procurement services. Due to the uniqueness of our low-cost and efficient approach, Coastal Patent Agency rapidly became one of southern Californias most popular patent procurement firms. As our client's patent portfolios became increasingly sophisticated, a need arose for monetization and enforcement support.