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AI inventions are patentable — but the rules are nuanced. From Thaler v. Vidal to the USPTO's 2024 guidance on human contribution, here's what actually matters.
Read MoreStartups have limited budgets and unlimited ambition. Here's how to build a patent strategy that protects your core innovation without burning through your runway.
Read MoreAn office action isn't a rejection — it's the beginning of a conversation with the patent examiner. Here's how to read one, respond effectively, and get your patent granted.
Read MoreYour product launch starts a legal clock you can't undo. Here's what to file, sign, and document before you go public with your invention.
Read MoreNot every inventor wants to manufacture. Licensing lets you earn from your patent while someone else builds the product. Here's how it works.
Read MoreGetting a patent is just the beginning. You have to pay to keep it — and missing a deadline can cost you everything. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreIf you're raising capital, your intellectual property will be scrutinized. Here's what investors check — and the assignment chain problem that kills deals.
Read MoreThe answer depends on who you're talking to and whether you've filed. Here's when an NDA is essential, when it's impractical, and what to do instead.
Read MoreIt doesn't mean what most people think. Here's what Patent Pending actually tells the world — and what it doesn't protect you from.
Read MoreOne invention can yield multiple patents. Continuations, CIPs, and divisionals let you build a portfolio around a single core idea.
Read MoreThe honest answer is "it depends" — but that doesn't mean you can't get real numbers. Here's a breakdown of USPTO fees, attorney costs, and the hidden expenses most inventors don't see coming.
Read MoreCoca-Cola never patented its formula. Was that smart or risky? The answer depends on what you've invented, your industry, and how you plan to compete.
Read MoreSince the Alice decision in 2014, software patents have gotten harder — but not impossible. The key is how you frame the invention. An engineering background helps.
Read MoreA provisional patent application costs a fraction of a full filing and gives you 12 months of "Patent Pending" protection. Most inventors don't use it. That's a mistake.
Read MoreBefore you spend $10,000+ on a patent application, a thorough prior art search can tell you whether your idea is actually new — and how to position it if it is.
Read MoreFrom Fishkill to Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley has a long history of innovation. Here's what local inventors need to know about protecting their ideas.
Read MoreOne protects how your invention works. The other protects how it looks. Some inventions need both. Here's how to figure out what's right for yours.
Read MoreThe short answer: 18 to 36 months on average. The real answer involves your technology area, how busy the USPTO is, and whether you respond to office actions quickly.
Read MoreYour brand name, logo, and tagline might be your most valuable assets. Here's what New York business owners need to know about protecting them.
Read MoreDiscovering infringement is stressful. Before you fire off a cease-and-desist letter, there are steps you should take — and mistakes you need to avoid.
Read MoreA U.S. patent only protects you in the United States. If your product sells overseas or could be copied abroad, you need a strategy for international filings.
Read MoreNot all patent attorneys are created equal. Technical background, prosecution experience, and communication style all matter. Here's what to look for.
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