Tag: Patent Basics

So you’ve built something new. It might be a piece of code, a clever system, a product, a machine, or maybe just a better way of doing something. Whatever it is, it’s yours. You want to protect it. And the word you keep hearing is “patent.” The Truth About Patent Costs (That Most People Don’t…

If you’re building something new, something the world hasn’t seen yet, you’re probably already thinking about how to protect it. And chances are, someone has told you to get a patent. But then you hit the hard part—how much does it really cost? Can your startup even afford one patent, let alone a few? And…

Startups are moving fast. Founders are racing to build new things, launch quickly, and grab early traction. But in the middle of all this building, one important thing often gets pushed aside—protecting what you’ve created. Patents can protect your tech from being copied. They give you leverage with investors. They make your company more valuable.…

If you’re building something new—something the world hasn’t seen before—you’ve probably thought about protecting it. A patent sounds smart. But what about outside the U.S.? That’s where things start to feel murky. Expensive. Confusing. You might have even heard that filing internationally is only for big companies with deep pockets. Not true. What Is an…

You’ve built something smart. Maybe it’s software. Maybe it’s a new kind of tech. Maybe it’s an invention that could change how people live or work. You know it’s valuable. You also know you need to protect it. So you start looking into patents—and immediately hit a wall. Where the money goes—and why it adds…

Raising a seed round is exciting. It’s the first real sign that your idea has legs. Investors believe in your vision. You’ve got momentum. But while you’re busy building your product and chasing growth, there’s one small question that can turn into a big headache later if ignored. The Real Cost of Ignoring IP It’s…

You worked hard on your idea. Maybe it’s a product, a piece of code, or a new tech breakthrough. You filed for a patent to protect it—and got it. Huge win. But now, a few years in, something hits you: there are maintenance fees due. And they aren’t small. You might be bootstrapping. Or fundraising.…

Getting a patent can feel like a giant, expensive step. Especially when you’re still figuring things out, building your product, or just testing if your idea even works. The process seems slow. The costs stack up fast. And let’s be honest—most founders would rather ship product than wrestle with paperwork and lawyers. What is a…

If you’re building something new—a product, a system, some clever tech—you’ve probably heard this before: you should get a patent. You may have even Googled how to do it, only to land on LegalZoom or get referred to an old-school patent law firm. What LegalZoom Really Offers (And What It Doesn’t) A low barrier to…

If you’re building something amazing with software or AI, you’ve probably wondered: how much does it actually cost to patent this? You’re not alone. Founders ask this all the time. And the answer? It depends. What You’re Really Paying For You’re buying more than a patent—you’re buying strategic leverage When you’re building with software or…