Don’t File a Patent Unless You Are Building a Business
Many inventors are told they need a patent to protect their idea. But a patent is only one of many expenses in building a business, and it comes before you know whether the product will succeed. If you aren’t willing to build the business, you probably don’t need the patent.
Business Considerations for Foreign Filings
Before filing patents abroad, take a hard look at your business goals. This post explores how market plans, product strategy, and manufacturing decisions should shape where—and whether—you pursue foreign protection.