Tag: Patent Basics

Patents are meant to protect new ideas. If you invent something useful, you can ask for a patent so that no one else can use, make, or sell it without your permission. But not everything can be patented. Some things, like natural laws or mathematical formulas, are off-limits. What Is a Patent, Really? Understanding Patents…

That might sound abstract. But it’s actually the key that unlocks real protection for your invention. Whether you’re coding AI, building hardware, or creating a new platform, the technical effect is what separates an idea that’s just “clever” from one that’s legally defendable. What Is “Technical Effect” Really? Think of It Like This… Imagine you…

If you’re building something new—an app, a system, a machine, a smarter way to solve a problem—you already know it’s special. You’re deep in the code, the logic, and the problem-solving. You’re not thinking about legal forms or patent rules. But here’s the thing: if your invention has software or a process behind it, one…

NFTs. Digital assets. Crypto art. Digital collectibles. You’ve probably heard these words tossed around a lot lately. Maybe you’re even building something in the space. A platform. A marketplace. A way to mint. A tool to track ownership or manage royalties. Or maybe you’ve invented a clever way to connect blockchain tech to real-world stuff.…

Let’s be honest—if you’re building something new, the last thing you want is to get tangled in patent law. But there’s one phrase that trips up even the smartest founders: inventive concept. It sounds abstract, maybe even academic. But here’s the deal—it’s the key to whether your idea gets patent protection or gets tossed out.…

Back in 2012, a Supreme Court case called Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories changed everything about how medical inventions could be patented. If you’re building something in biotech, health tech, diagnostics, or personalized medicine, this one case is why patents today feel like a puzzle. What Was the Mayo Case All About? The Basics…

If you’re building something new, smart, and technical, a patent can be your best move. It protects your invention. It gives your startup an edge. It shows investors you’re serious. But getting a patent isn’t just about describing what you made. You also need to know what not to say. Understanding 101 Rejections Without the…

You’re not alone. Founders and engineers all over the world face this same question. And if you’re planning to launch in the US or Europe—or both—you need to know the rules in each place. Because while both systems aim to protect innovation, they don’t play by the same rules. Not even close. What does it…

Let’s get straight to the point. You’ve built something smart. Something that learns. It makes decisions. It maybe even writes code. It’s not just software anymore—it’s machine learning. And you want to protect it. What Makes Machine Learning Patentable in 2025? The Core Idea: It’s Not About the Code, It’s About the Function You’ve written…

If you’re building something with blockchain, you’re ahead of the curve. You’re solving real problems, creating new systems, and shaping the future. But here’s the thing: just because you’ve built something great doesn’t mean it’s protected. If someone else sees it, copies it, or even patents a version of it before you do, you could…