Should You Patent It?
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Are There Simple and Cheap Alternatives To Patenting?
The patent process can be quite costly. The fees from the Patent Office are only the beginning, and quality representation from an experienced patent attorney will run into the thousands. So wouldn't it be great if there was a way to save thousands on patenting? Well of course it would be. The important question is: how might your attempts to save money in the short term actually end up costing you heavily further down the road?
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Why Some Patents are Valuable, While Others are Worth Very Little
“But I have a patent, how could they do this?” This is the battle cry of inventors and corporate executives alike, when they see a copycat product and find out there is nothing they can do to stop it. This statement also is the result of a limited understanding of how patents work. It is [...]
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If You Donʼt Protect Yourself Now, You’ll Kick Yourself Later
Here is a recent interaction I had with a client: Client: “I am 99% sure about taking the next step, but I am going to think about it some more and let you know my decision.” Me: “If you are 99% sure about anything, and still havenʼt done it, there is a problem!” This clientʼs [...]
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Staying Competitive By Knowing When to Seek IP Protection
A lot of people question what value a patent will have for growing their business and staying competitive. But many more, simply overlook this option - they never even consider how I.P. (Intellectual Property) protection could do far more for them than any new marketing advertising, or R&D program they wouldn't hesitate to dump huge [...]
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