Necessary Steps When Trying to Protect Your Business with Patents
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Shark Tank, you know how essential it can be to have something proprietary about your business, especially if you are looking for investment capital. Even if you want to keep 100% of your equity, you still need to protect your intellectual property (IP) in order to maintain your […]
What Is the Difference Between a Design Patent and a Utility Patent?
As a small business owner, you understand the need to protect your intellectual property (IP) in order to retain a competitive advantage. A patent is one way to protect your IP. However, you may be wondering what types of patents are available to your business. Today, we will compare two: design patents vs. utility patents. […]
What Is a Provisional Patent Application?
A provisional patent application is a way to reserve a filing date to protect your intellectual property. It is beneficial when you are not completely ready to implement the invention, process, software, etc., that you are patenting. The Benefits You get an extra year to raise money, work out the bugs, or figure out if […]
How to Acquire a Patent for Your Business Process or Invention
Everything from your business practices to proprietary software can be patented to give your company a competitive advantage. This is particularly important if you are running a small business that has to compete with global corporations. Here are a few tips to help you acquire the patent you need. Check the requirements – Not everything […]
The 6 Steps to Acquiring a Patent
Intellectual property (IP) is the lifeblood of a small business. Everything from the way to do business to the details of something you may have invented can give you a competitive edge. But not if a corporation sees your product or process and copies it. How can you protect yourself? With a patent! Here are […]
