Tag: Patent Workflow Automation

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…

When a biotech or pharma startup brings a new drug to life, time is everything. You spend years in research, testing, and regulatory reviews before a single dose reaches the market. Every extra month of patent protection matters — it’s the difference between covering your R&D costs or watching generics eat your market share. How…

If you’ve ever worked on a biotech invention or a pharmaceutical breakthrough, you’ve probably heard the terms PTA and PTE. They sound similar, and both deal with the same core idea — extending the life of a patent. But here’s where things get interesting: can you combine them? Can a single patent get both types…

When you spend years building something new—something that actually works—it deserves protection. But when it comes to patent term extension (PTE), there’s a catch that surprises a lot of inventors and startup teams: you only get one patent per product. That’s the “One Patent Per Product Rule.” Understanding How Patent Term Extension Actually Works When…