Category: General IP Management

If you’re building something new, chances are you’ve thought about patents. Or maybe you haven’t, because just the thought of filing one sounds like a total mess. Too slow. Too expensive. Too many unknowns. And what if it gets rejected after months of waiting? The Hidden Game Inside Patent Rejections It’s not just about the…

Every founder, engineer, or inventor building something new has a clock ticking. But it’s not just the product roadmap or your next funding round. There’s another silent timer running in the background: your patent docket. And if you don’t understand how it works—or worse, ignore it—you might end up stuck, late, or blocked from protecting…

If you’re building something new—code, hardware, AI models, anything—you already have enough on your plate. You’re moving fast, breaking things, fixing them again. The last thing you want is a surprise delay from the patent office. But it happens. One common curveball? Something called a restriction requirement. It sounds small. But it can slow you…

Getting a patent approved isn’t just about having a great invention. It’s also about knowing how to navigate the system—especially when it comes to the examiner reviewing your application. Understanding the Hidden Power of Examiner Behavior Every Examiner is Different. That’s Not a Problem—It’s an Opportunity. Here’s something most founders don’t realize: your patent application…

If you’re building something new—software, hardware, AI, biotech, anything that pushes boundaries—your ideas are everything. They’re what give your startup a shot. They’re what attract funding, users, and talent. They’re also what others might try to copy, twist, or claim as their own. Start with What Matters Most Don’t just capture what was said—capture what…

If you’re a founder or engineer trying to patent your tech, here’s something you probably don’t know: where your patent application lands inside the USPTO can make or break your success. What is a Continuation—and Why Should You Care? It’s not just a follow-up—it’s your chance to play smarter A continuation isn’t just a formality.…

Let’s keep this simple. If you’re building something new—whether it’s a breakthrough in AI, robotics, biotech, or just a smart way to solve a real problem—what you’re creating only matters if it actually works in the real world. How Interviews Can Flip the Script The One Thing Founders Miss About Patents Most founders think patents…

Filing a patent is already a journey. You’ve built something real. You’ve invested time and energy. You’ve gone through the application process. And then you hit a wall. The examiner rejects your application. Maybe more than once. Now what?You could appeal. But appeals can take years. They can cost a fortune. And worst of all,…

When you are building something new, the biggest risk is not just if your product works. The real danger is when others copy it or work around it. Competitors will often try to make small changes so they can still take your market without facing legal trouble. That’s where design-arounds come in. Why Figures Matter…

If you’re building something new—something real—you probably know patents can help protect it. But here’s the thing most founders don’t realize: how you write your patent claims can make or break your chances of getting approved. Not just someday. Right now. On this patent. With this examiner. What Is Claim Breadth, Really? Claim Breadth Isn’t…