Five patent tips for start-up companies

If you have a creative idea or invention, or you are interested in starting a company that has technology you want to protect, the first thing you do is contact a patent attorney and file a patent application. You believe that you have protected your invention, so you’re set, right? Not necessarily.

Novice inventors and entrepreneurs should heed Mom’s sage advice: look both ways before you cross the street, and know where you are going before you start on the journey. Preparing a patent application to protect your invention, while important, is only one of many action steps to consider. Carefully reviewing the following suggestions prior to preparing a patent application will not only increase your likelihood of success, but may also save you considerable time and money in the long-run.

Understand your product and market. When discussing your invention or idea, it is helpful to know:

Steven Weinstock

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