Category: General IP Management

If you’re building something new and exciting, you probably don’t want to wait years to know whether your patent is on the right track. You want clarity, speed, and protection—fast. That’s where something called First-Action Allowance becomes important. What Is First-Action Allowance—And Why It’s Rare The truth most founders don’t hear When most startups think…

Let’s skip the fluff. If you’re building something big—something new—you already know patents can be a powerful shield. But getting that shield in place? It’s tricky. Slow. Confusing. And way too expensive if you’re not careful. What Are Examiner Analytics? Understanding the Person Behind the Process When we talk about examiner analytics, we’re really talking…

There’s one number buried deep in the patent world that hardly anyone talks about. But if you know how to read it—and how to use it—it can totally change your strategy. That number? An examiner’s allowance rate. What Is an Examiner’s Allowance Rate? The Business Signal Hidden in Plain Sight An examiner’s allowance rate isn’t…

If you’re building something new and valuable, you want to protect it. That’s where patents come in. But not every patent application gets approved. Some get stuck for months—or years. Others get rejected over and over again. This can be frustrating, expensive, and slow down your startup. What’s an Art Unit—and Why Should You Care?…

If you’re a founder or an engineer working on something new, filing a patent might feel like another thing on your long to-do list. But talking to the patent examiner—yes, the actual human reviewing your application—can be a game-changer. What Actually Happens in a Patent Interview A Strategic Window Most Startups Overlook Most founders think…

When you’re building something new—a real invention, the kind that solves problems and changes how things work—you don’t want to waste time guessing how to protect it.You also don’t want to get stuck in the slow, confusing world of patents. What is an examiner interview, really? It’s a chance to steer, not just react For…

When you’re deep in building something new—writing code, testing hardware, shipping updates—it’s easy to think of the patent process as a roadblock. Another meeting. More paperwork. More waiting. But here’s a little-known secret that can completely change how you see it. Understanding the Real Goal of the Interview It’s Not Just About This Patent—It’s About…

Getting someone to say yes to an interview can feel like trying to crack a code. You write an email. You wait. You hope. And most of the time, nothing happens. But what if there was a better way? Why Most Outreach Fails (And What Actually Works Instead) You’re not annoying. You’re just not clear.…