Tag: Patent Registration

Let’s be real. Patent work moves fast. But even one misstep between a paralegal and an attorney can slow everything down. Something small—like a missing date or an unclear comment—can mean hours of back-and-forth, redos, and stress. And that’s time you don’t have when you’re building something big. Why Handoffs Break (And How to Spot…

In the fast-moving world of startups and deep tech, patent deadlines don’t wait—and neither does your competition. But one small step in the process can quietly make or break your entire filing: the 1.97(e) certification. It’s a short statement, but it carries big legal weight. Miss it, and you could risk losing the very protection…

If you’re building something new, something that actually matters, you don’t want to get tripped up by paperwork. But here’s the thing—when you file patents across countries, you can get tripped up. Badly. Especially when it comes to disclosure. Why the IDS Matters More Than You Think Filing a patent isn’t just about claiming your…

You’ve worked hard, pushed your invention through the patent process, and finally—good news—the examiner says your application is allowed. You can almost taste the issued patent. Relief sets in. But then, out of nowhere, a curveball: new prior art surfaces. Or maybe your own team realizes something important wasn’t cited earlier. Or perhaps a competitor’s…

When you’re building something new, protecting it isn’t optional. It’s a must. Especially when you’re dealing with patent filings and invention disclosures. One of the most overlooked (and risky) parts? The IDS workflow. That’s where confidential data—your code, your tech stack, your secret sauce—can easily slip through the cracks. Why IDS Matters More Than You…

When you’re building something big, the last thing you want is to chase paperwork. You don’t want to email five vendors just to track one patent. You don’t want to log into one tool to search, another to docket, and a third to deal with billing. It’s slow. It’s messy. And worst of all, it…

When you build software or AI, you’re not just coding—you’re creating a system that solves a problem in a specific, often novel way. That logic, that structure, that result—it’s valuable. And it’s worth protecting. But here’s where things get tricky: in a patent, the part that actually gives you protection isn’t the description or diagrams—it’s…

If you’re building something in MedTech or BioTech, you already know the drill—research never ends, data pours in from everywhere, and the paperwork feels heavier than the science. But here’s the tricky part: when it’s time to file a patent, all that non-patent literature (NPL)—papers, journals, clinical studies, technical posters—can turn into a legal landmine…

If you’re building something with a unique look—a product with a clean shape, a fresh interface, or a design that just feels better than what’s out there—a design patent might be exactly what you need to protect it. What Is an IDS and Why Should You Care? Before we go deep into how design patents…

Speed is everything when you’re building something new. But when you’re also filing patents, speed without clarity can be dangerous. Especially when it comes to something called IDS risk—a quiet threat that can turn even your strongest invention into a liability. The Real Cost of Missing IDS Data When you’re building fast and filing patents…