Author: Aindrila Mitra

The smartest startups today aren’t just building fast. They’re watching closely. Because the game isn’t just about launching first—it’s about knowing what’s coming before it shows up. And when it comes to protecting your edge, patents are the signal. Every time a company files one, it’s a window into what they’re working on next. The…

When you’re building something brand new—especially in deep tech—it’s easy to think your idea is one of a kind. But before you patent it, you’ve got to answer one big question: Has anything like this been done before? That’s where “prior art” comes in. And it’s why training AI models to search for prior art—tailored…

If you’re building something new—especially in tech—you want to launch without looking over your shoulder. You don’t want to waste time, money, or energy on something that might land you in legal trouble later. That’s where FTO searches come in. They help you check if you’re free to sell your product without stepping on someone…

Building something new? You’re not alone. Competitors are out there too—filing patents, making moves, and sometimes creeping closer to your space than you’d like. But what if you could see what they’re protecting? What if you got a quiet little ping every time a rival filed a new patent? No guessing. No digging through databases.…

If you’re building something new, you can’t afford to guess what’s already been invented. The patent world is a dense jungle—thousands of new filings every week, scattered across countries, written in tricky legal language, and buried under technical jargon. Missing the wrong detail can mean wasted R&D, blocked market entry, or losing your shot at…

In today’s market, speed and insight win. If you’re building something new—whether it’s software, hardware, or a breakthrough product—your advantage isn’t just in what you create, but in what you know about the competition. That’s where competitive intelligence in intellectual property comes in. It’s not about spying. It’s about seeing the playing field so clearly…

When you file a patent, one thing can wreck your timeline, drain your budget, and kill your momentum: a rejection. It happens more than you’d think. In fact, the majority of first-time patent applications don’t get approved right away. They get sent back with a long list of reasons why they’re not good enough. Every…

Finding the right information isn’t just about speed—it’s about accuracy. In patents, a single missed detail can cost you protection, time, and money. AI tools can scan mountains of data in seconds. Humans can spot the tricky details AI often misses. When you blend the two, you get searches that are fast, sharp, and reliable.…

When you’re building something new, the last thing you want is to find out later that someone else already had the same idea — and protected it. That’s what “prior art” is: proof that your invention, or part of it, already existed before you filed for a patent. It could be buried in an old…

When you’re building something new, there’s one silent threat that can stop you cold: prior art you didn’t know existed. It’s the hidden landmine in the patent world. Miss it, and you could waste years, lose your rights, or end up fighting an expensive battle you didn’t need. Start With a Crystal-Clear Description of Your…