There are two main reasons why inventors choose to re-file their provisional patent application: They simply do not have enough money to pay for the full utility (non-provisional) application which usually costs at least $3,500 including attorney/agent time They are still working on their invention and are not ready to commit or be locked into […]
Here is a mistake we see time and time again. Many inventors fall into the trap of describing their invention with language that discloses only one way of making their invention. They become so focused on their specific way they are making and building their product they often forget there could be alternatives they have […]
According to Paul Graham, founder of Y Combinator. What matters is not ideas, but the people who have them. Good people can fix bad ideas, but good ideas can’t save bad people. He goes on to write – “A lot of would-be startup founders think the key to the whole process is the initial idea, […]
At least a few times each week I find myself talking people out of filing a patent. Here are the most common reasons why I don’t think a patent should be filed. Unpatentable Subject Matter Not every single invention or business idea can qualify for a patent. You may have the best idea in the […]
My grandmother used to call this “tough love” and I know it’s not what many of you want to hear but here it goes…. Most of you will lose money filing a patent (i.e. you will spend more money filing a patent than you will ever recover in income from your patent). As someone who […]
How to Patent an idea with a provisional patent application. Do you have a great idea and are worried someone will steal it or beat you to the marketplace? In many cases filing a provisional patent application should be your first step to protect your new invention, even before you tell your idea to friends […]