The Hows And Whys Of Patent Pursuit Patents are an essential part of recognition. If you don’t legally attach your name and efforts to a patent, it is incredibly easy for someone else to come along and claim ownership of your idea and your genius. This means that every time you have a one-of-a-kind idea, you should seek out a patent lawyer and file it as your own, right? Wrong! The process required to obtain a patent can be lengthy, costly, and incredibly risky: only 2% to 10% of patented inventions go on to make money. You need to seriously consider your plan of … Read more

Understanding Confidentiality And Patents Protecting your nuanced invention or idea is essential as you develop your patent application. After all, you want to be able to protect your invention for that 12-month period with a provisional patent application. But can your patent to remain confidential? Before you obtain your patent Before a patent or provisional patent is obtained, you have the right to enter a confidentiality agreement with a third party before the patent application is filed. This is key to fleshing out the ins and outs of your idea and ensuring your invention is patent-worthy. To avoid this idea … Read more