Author: Aindrila Mitra

Filing a PCT application should feel like hitting the fast-forward button on global patent protection. But for most founders and engineers, it feels more like walking through mud. Not because the tech is hard—your invention is the easy part—but because the rules around PCT filings are strict, picky, and often confusing. A tiny mistake can…

When you enter a new country during the patent process, you often get one big question right away: How much can I safely change? Every patent office has its own rules about what you can fix, what you can’t touch, and what will get you in trouble. And the truth is, this moment matters more…

If you build anything in biotech or medtech, you already know one thing: speed is everything. You’re racing the science, the market, the regulators, and sometimes even the clock on your own funding. And when you’re moving that fast, the last thing you want is a messy, slow, confusing patent process blocking your path. How…

When you build software or AI, you move fast. You ship updates, test models, fix bugs, and push new versions every week. But when it comes to patents, the world moves slower. Different countries follow different rules, and protecting something as complex as code or a machine-learning system can feel overwhelming. That’s where the PCT—short…

When you bring a PCT application into the national phase, the real strategy game begins. Every region—US, Europe, China, Japan, and Korea—treats divisional applications in its own way. Some give you room to breathe. Others lock the door fast. And if you don’t understand these rules early, you can lose protection for parts of your…

When you build something new, you don’t want surprises. You don’t want to pour months of work into an invention only to learn—too late—that your claims run straight into someone else’s territory. This is why smart founders use the International Search Report, or ISR, as early as possible. It’s like having a flashlight before entering…

When you move your patent into the national phase, everything suddenly feels real. Deadlines get tight. Costs get loud. And translations—something most founders never think about—can make or break your whole patent strategy. So let’s make this simple, clear, and useful, without any legal noise or hand-waving. Why Translation Quality Changes Your Patent Outcome When…

Getting a patent in Korea can feel confusing when you first look at it. KIPO has its own rules, its own timing, and its own way of checking your invention. But once you understand how the system moves, you realize something surprising: Korea can actually be one of the fastest and most founder-friendly places to…

When you bring a PCT application into Japan, the process can feel slow, strict, and a little mysterious. The Japan Patent Office is known for careful review, detailed rules, and a style of examination that can surprise founders who are used to the faster pace of building products. But Japan is also one of the…