Tag: Patent Basics

Let’s say you’ve built something powerful. Maybe it’s a product. Maybe it’s software. Maybe it’s a process or a model that gives your startup an edge. Either way, it’s yours. You want to grow it, scale it, and get it into more hands—but without losing control. That’s where licensing comes in. What Does Licensing Actually…

You’re building something new. It might be code, hardware, an AI model, or a system that solves a problem in a smart way. You want to protect your work. But maybe you’re not sure you want to file a patent—or maybe a patent doesn’t make sense for this particular piece of tech. What then? What…

If you’re building a marketplace or platform startup, you’ve got a ton on your plate. You’re dealing with users on both sides, trying to balance supply and demand, figuring out payments, scaling your tech, and making sure everything runs smoothly. In the middle of all that, thinking about intellectual property (IP) might feel like something…

You’re building something amazing. Maybe it’s a new AI tool, a novel piece of hardware, or software that changes the game. Whatever it is, it’s yours—and it matters. But here’s the thing nobody tells you early enough: timing is everything when it comes to protecting your ideas. The Window You Don’t Want to Miss It’s…

If you’re building a company—especially one built on tech or innovation—you probably have some intellectual property. That could be a few patents, maybe some trademarks, a product design, a secret algorithm, or even just your brand’s look and feel. The thing is, most founders don’t really know what’s in their IP portfolio. Or how strong…

Startups are in a race. Not just to build. But to protect. Every day you wait to protect your ideas, your product, or your code, someone else could file before you. Or copy you. Or claim they had the idea first. Waiting Too Long to File Why Timing Isn’t Just Important—It’s Everything Most founders underestimate…

Building something new is exciting. But here’s the hard part: you need to protect it. Not just from copycats, but from timing mistakes, missed chances, and big legal costs. This is where a provisional patent can save you—especially if you’re moving fast and not ready to share your secret sauce with the world. What Is…

You built something valuable. A piece of software that solves a real problem. Maybe it’s code that does something nobody else thought of. Maybe it’s an algorithm that gives you an edge. Whatever it is—it’s yours, and you want to protect it. Start With Silence: Don’t Share What You Don’t Have To Why overexposure is…

You might’ve heard of patents. You’ve probably heard of trade secrets. But you’re not sure which one is the better bet. You just want to protect your edge without slowing down. You want to build fast, keep control, and stay ahead. What Is a Trade Secret, Really? Why Trade Secrets Can Be Your Hidden Superpower…

You’ve got a product. It’s clever. It works. Maybe it’s software, maybe it’s hardware, or maybe it’s a blend of both. You’re sprinting toward launch, and all you can think about is getting it in front of users. But here’s the thing: if you wait until after launch to think about intellectual property (IP), you…