Category: Patent Basics

In biotech and pharma, patents are not just paperwork. They are the shield that protects years of hard research, the competitive edge that can decide whether a company leads the market or disappears from it. At the center of every strong patent sits the claims — the part that actually defines what you own. Draft…

Every founder knows this feeling. You’ve worked hard to put your invention on paper. You’ve filed your patent application. You’re excited. But then the patent office writes back. They say your claims need to be changed before your patent can be granted. This is called prosecution. And when you’re deep in building your product, this…

Building something new is exciting. Maybe it’s a smarter algorithm. Maybe it’s hardware that solves a big problem. Maybe it’s both. Whatever it is, if you’re inventing something valuable, protecting it isn’t optional. But when you think about patents—especially international ones—it can feel like stepping into a maze of rules, forms, and delays. How Patents…

If you’re a junior attorney stepping into the world of patents, you’re probably feeling two things at once: excitement and pressure. Excitement because you’re now part of building the legal armor for real, cutting-edge innovation. Pressure because claim drafting is hard. And everyone expects you to get it right—fast. The Big Challenge for Junior Attorneys…

If you’ve ever tried to write a patent—or even just looked at one—you know one thing for sure: it’s confusing. There’s a lot of legal stuff, strange words, and long sentences that feel like they were made to be impossible to understand. Why Patent Claims Are the Real Deal Your moat lives in the claims,…

If you’re building something big—something that could go global—you might already be thinking about how to protect it. Not just in your home country, but everywhere you plan to grow. That’s where a PCT application comes in. It’s a way to file one patent application that can later turn into patents in many countries. Understanding…

If you’re running a small patent firm or working solo, you already know what it feels like to do more with less. Deadlines don’t move. Clients expect quality. And you have to find ways to deliver strong patents—fast—without burning out or breaking the bank. What Makes a Claim Drafting Tool “Good” for Small Firms? Go…

Getting a patent is exciting. It feels like putting a lock on your invention. A layer of protection. But here’s the twist most founders miss: not all patents protect you equally. Some are too narrow. Others are way too broad. And either can backfire. What Makes a Claim “Too Broad” or “Too Narrow”? The Real…

Getting a strong patent used to be slow, expensive, and kind of mysterious. You had to hire a lawyer, explain your invention, wait weeks or months, and hope it turned into something useful. But that’s changed. Big time. Now, with smart AI tools and a little help from real attorneys, you can create better patent…

Most founders don’t wake up thinking about patents. You’re thinking about building your product, shipping code, getting users, or closing your next round. But here’s the thing most people miss—if your idea works, others will want to copy it. And if you haven’t protected it, you’re out of luck. What Makes Patent Claims So Important?…