Category: Patent Filing

If you’re building something new—an AI model, a new kind of chip, or some deep tech no one’s seen before—you already know how fast the world moves. You’re racing to build, raise funds, and find users. But when it comes to protecting your idea globally, the rules suddenly get messy. That’s where the PCT timeline…

If you’ve ever built something new and realized it could change the world, your next thought might be, “How do I protect this globally?” That’s where the PCT—short for Patent Cooperation Treaty—steps in. It’s not a new kind of patent, and it’s not a shortcut to automatic worldwide protection. But it’s the smartest way to…

Every day that a patent stays alive can mean millions in revenue or market advantage. Yet most founders and R&D teams lose months—or even years—of patent life without realizing it. They don’t lose it because their inventions are weak. They lose it because they never had a game plan for maximizing Patent Term Adjustment (PTA)…

When startups get bought, merged, or licensed, everyone looks at the same few things: revenue, customers, and IP. Patents are often the crown jewels of these deals. But here’s the thing most founders and even many investors miss — not all patents are created equal. What “Extra Patent Term” Really Means — And Why It’s…

In the world of drug development, time is everything. Every day a new therapy waits for approval, millions of dollars hang in the balance. That’s why analytics dashboards for PTA (Patent Term Adjustment) and PTE (Patent Term Extension) are quietly becoming the heartbeat of smarter IP management in life sciences. They turn what used to…

If you’ve ever filed a patent, you already know the smallest mistake can cost you time, money, or worse — your rights. When it comes to Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) and Patent Term Extension (PTE), precision isn’t optional. It’s the difference between getting the full protection your invention deserves or losing months—sometimes years—of exclusivity because…

Building a patent portfolio isn’t just about filing every idea that pops up. It’s about spending smart. When you’re running a startup or leading a tech team, every dollar and every week counts. You can’t protect everything — and you shouldn’t try to. The smartest founders know how to spot the few assets that deserve…

Patent timelines are strict—sometimes unforgiving. A single late response, an overlooked holiday, or a simple misunderstanding about extensions can kill a filing before it even has a chance to live. Many founders think the real risk in patents is competition. In reality, one of the biggest risks comes from inside: missing something small but critical.…

When you’re building something new — whether it’s a piece of software, a machine-learning model, or a hardware prototype — the idea of “priority” in patent law might sound like legal noise. But here’s the truth: priority is power. It’s what decides who owns an invention first and how long that ownership lasts. How Provisional…

If you’ve ever filed a patent—or even thought about it—you’ve probably realized one thing fast: time matters. Every day your patent is delayed, you lose time on your monopoly clock. That’s where Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) and Patent Term Extension (PTE) come in. They’re two quiet but powerful tools that can give you back lost…