Category: Patent Basics

If you’re building something new—a product, a piece of software, an AI model, or any tech that feels special—there’s a good chance you’ve heard of a “provisional patent.” And maybe you’ve even filed one. Great start. But here’s the real deal: a provisional doesn’t actually turn into a patent. It’s more like a placeholder. If…

If you’re building something new—a product, a tool, a piece of tech—chances are you’ve heard about patents. Maybe someone told you to “file a patent” before launching. Maybe you’ve come across terms like “prosecution” and thought, wait, am I going to court? You’re not alone. These words sound legal and confusing. But they’re actually pretty…

You’ve built something new. A product. A tool. A feature. Maybe it’s software, hardware, or a clever way of doing something that no one else has figured out yet. It’s valuable. You know it’s valuable because your gut tells you—and maybe a few customers do too. What’s Actually Being Patented? You’re Not Just Patenting an…

Building something new is exciting. You’re solving a real problem. You’re moving fast. But in the back of your mind, there’s that little voice asking, “Should I protect this now? Or later?” When Is the Right Time to File a Patent During Product Development? Look at what you’ve built, not just what you’re planning In…

Let’s cut to it. You’ve already launched your product. People are using it. Maybe even loving it. But now you’re thinking—wait, can I still protect this thing with a patent? The good news: you might still have time. The not-so-good news: you’re on the clock. Because once your product hits the public, the patent window…

You can file a patent on your own. That’s 100% allowed. The patent office even encourages it. But here’s the thing no one tells you. Filing a patent isn’t like registering a domain or filling out a form at the DMV. It’s a legal process that decides whether you get real protection for your invention—or…

Filing a patent can feel like trying to learn a new language. There are strange rules, weird forms, and so many dos and don’ts. If you’re building something new and powerful—a piece of software, a machine, a breakthrough in AI—you know it’s smart to protect it. But when it comes to actually doing that, the…

If you’ve built something new, something smart, and something that matters—you need to protect it. Fast. You don’t want to wake up one day and see someone else using your idea, selling it, or claiming it as their own. That’s what patents are for. But the process can feel confusing, slow, and full of traps.…

Filing a patent sounds simple. You have an idea, and you want to protect it. But when you start asking how much it costs, you get a million different answers. Some say a few hundred bucks. Others throw out ten or twenty thousand. It’s confusing, fast. What Are You Really Paying For When You File…

You’ve built something new. Something useful. Maybe it’s a new kind of software. Or a breakthrough in hardware. Maybe it’s a small improvement that makes things run smoother. Either way, it’s yours. And you know it’s worth protecting. What a Patent Actually Does It Builds a Legal Moat Around Your Core Advantage Think of your…