Do You Need a Patent Before You Build a Prototype?
This is one of the most common questions inventors ask.
The answer isn’t always yes, and it isn’t always no.
The right approach depends upon the invention, what has already been disclosed, the development stage, the intellectual-property strategy and the inventor’s commercialization plans.
That’s why “Get a patent immediately” isn’t necessarily good invention advice.
At Inventors Arena, we help inventors understand the decision-making process and prepare for discussions with appropriate patent professionals.
As a registered U.S. Patent Agent, I have spent years working with inventors around intellectual property.
The goal isn’t simply obtaining a patent.
The goal is creating intellectual property that supports a business strategy.
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