The question "is the invention patent protected?" and the phrase "patent protection" comes up frequently with startups but is oftentimes misunderstood. Patent protection implies that you have a patent that you can assert against others. But, that is not always the case. Patent protection could refer to an invention that is merely patent pending. Let's define the full scope … [Read more...]
Benefits of patent protection
The benefits of patent protection are that they serve as a barrier to entry from competitors and serve as a possible deterrent from litigation against you.
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