Every would be inventor or entrepreneur has that moment in their life, where with a flash of lightning it hits them. The idea. The one that can change the world and solve the problems that has been facing society for too long!
So you’ve decided to hire a patent lawyer, but you may not be sure where to start or familiar even with what they can do. Patent law is a highly specialized, highly technical area of law that most regular lawyers don’t really understand.
If you’ve just had your stroke of genius moment, or are trying to protect or advance the IP within your startup or small business the tips in this article should help you increase your chances of success.
So you had your brilliant stroke of genius? The invention that the world has always wanted, but didn’t know it needed hit you in the middle of the night like a thunderbolt and you thought to yourself, this is the one.
There are few things more powerful than an idea. Innovations and new inventions move society forward. They also allow entrepreneurs to build profitable businesses. For this reason, your ideas are one of your most important assets.
You’ve developed or you’re creating an invention that solves a problem, and now you’re ready to reap the rewards. If you’re like most inventors, you’ll want to make money off of your invention while protecting your intellectual property rights at the same time.
Before you go about the process of seeking a patent, it’s important to understand exactly what a patent is. A patent is a type of intellectual property right that the government grants to an inventor over their invention.
You don’t need to be a genius to generate new invention ideas. But, what exactly does it take for you to come up with a singular creation? Invention can’t necessarily be caught in a bottle, but there are ways to set yourself up for success.
So you’ve worked long and hard, burning the midnight oil as they say, and you’ve come up with a fascinating and useful idea of your own. Something humanity hasn’t quite seen before, a product of not just your vision but your dedication.
You have your invention. The next step is to get the patent. As exciting as this process is, getting an invention patent can be costly, difficult, and tricky, for both individuals and startups. It can be very easy to make mistakes, which can set you back on your patent goals.
The Adibi IP Group has built a team of motivated patent law experts working with some of the most innovative entrepreneurs and businesses in the country. We help inventors at all levels, from founders, to engineering teams, PE funds, and executives, achieve outsized returns from their IP. Connect today and learn why groundbreaking companies across the world trust us.
