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Over the holidays, many inventors return to thinking about their idea and some anxiety builds that maybe they shouldn't wait much longer to get it protected. Many of us repeat-inventors, ourselves included, have waited too long and eventually seen our idea show up on the market. So, if you are like us and you're thinking about protecting that really smart idea, here's a good place to start: a USPTO free introduction to the patenting process. Franklin Gray offers fee adjustments (aka discounts) to independent inventors who have completed the USPTO's educational videos and offerings because we love well-informed clients. What are you waiting for, someone else to do your idea first? Make 2024 the beginning of your future. https://lnkd.in/gj3xEmcZ

Simplify your patent licensing process with PatentBooks! Say goodbye to complex negotiations and hello to streamlined licensing in just one click. Join our patent licensing database and start making your patents work for you! https://lnkd.in/dQzCmz4U #IPValue #PatentLicensing #PatentMonetization #FreedomToOperate #PatentBooks

Patentprufer® is a #FREE crowd-sourced examiner analytics tool. Our mission is to improve the patent prosecution process, making it more transparent, efficient, and accessible for everyone. Patentprufer® harnesses the power of community knowledge to offer insights into patent examiners' decision-making patterns, helping you navigate the complexities of the patent application process with greater confidence. Whether you're a seasoned patent attorney or a first-time inventor, this tool is designed to arm you with the strategic intelligence needed to optimize your patent outcomes. We're passionate about fostering innovation and believe that the right tools can make all the difference. So, why wait? Visit www.patentprufer.com today to start leveraging these insights for your patent applications. Together, let's innovate smarter and pave the way for future breakthroughs. #Patentprufer #Innovation #PatentTools #FreeAccess

⏱️ Beat the Clock: Best Practices for Inventors & Corporations Under First-to-File ⚙️ In the sprint to secure patent rights, the U.S. first-to-file system has set a new pace. Inventors and corporations, here's your strategic toolkit to cross the filing finish line with time to spare. >> Introduction: The race is on! Since the U.S. adopted the first-to-file patent system, the pressure to file quickly and efficiently has never been higher. But speed shouldn't sacrifice quality. Follow these best practices to empower your patent attorneys and secure your innovations. >> 🛠️ Best Practices for Swift Filing: 1. Prompt Invention Disclosure: Encourage immediate reporting of inventions with a structured disclosure process. 2. Provisional Applications: File provisional patents to gain early filing dates, providing a one-year cushion for full patent applications. 3. Educate Your Team: Offer IP education to staff to recognize and document potentially patentable innovations. 4. Documentation: Build IP consideration into your documentation processes - this will help streamline patent drafting and filing. 🔍 Gathering Info for Quick Attorney Action: • Standardized Invention Forms: Use forms to consistently capture invention details, aiding your patent attorneys. • Invention Harvesting Meetings: Schedule these regularly with key people or teams • Open Communication: Ensure inventors can easily reach out to legal counsel for immediate guidance. >> Concluding Takeaway: In the first-to-file era, the key to success is preparation. By implementing these best practices, you'll not only stay ahead in the patent race but also enhance the strength and scope of your IP portfolio. #FirstToFile #PatentFiling #InnovationRace #IPStrategy #LegalTips

Unlock the full potential of your intellectual property with Triangle IP's cutting-edge patent analytics tool. This innovative platform is designed to revolutionize your approach to patenting, enhancing your decision-making with powerful data-driven insights for maximized returns. Here's how Triangle IP's patent analytics can transform your patent strategy: 1️⃣ Assess Patent Success Probability Wondering about the odds of your patent getting approved? Our tool dives deep into historical data and trends to evaluate the likelihood of patent approval. By analyzing similar past applications, we help you gauge your patent's potential success before you invest. 2️⃣ Estimate Time to Patent Timing is crucial in innovation. Our analytics predict the time required to secure a patent based on factors like technology domain, patent examiner's track record, and counsel performance. This means better planning and faster time-to-market strategies. 3️⃣ Cost Analysis No more surprises when budgeting for patents. Our comprehensive breakdown includes all filing fees, attorney expenses, and additional costs, helping you plan your finances effectively from the outset. 4️⃣ Evaluate Return on Investment Make smarter investment decisions by analyzing the cost-benefit ratio of each patent application. Our tool helps you understand the financial implications and potential returns, ensuring that every patent you file is a strategic asset. Transform your intellectual property strategy with analytics that lead to smarter, faster, and more effective patenting decisions. 💡📈 #PatentStrategy #IntellectualProperty #AnalyticsDrivenDecisions #TriangleIP

Continuation patents are a strategic tool in the patent world, allowing inventors to modify or add to their original patent applications while maintaining the original filing date. This can be particularly useful for evolving technologies, where new aspects of an invention are developed over time. Continuation patents provide flexibility and can strengthen your IP portfolio by covering multiple variations of your technology. To delve deeper into the strategic use of continuation patents, head over to PatentPC.com. #ContinuationPatents #InnovationGrowth

Okay, okay, I know. It’s a joke! But many a true word… There are plenty of companies out there (and not just SMEs) really struggling to understand and implement sensible patent plans, whilst large sections of the profession continue to sell a service that’s really designed for big tech. Big tech companies have patent specialists on the inside. They can make a commercial strategy themselves and get the patent firms to do the grunt work. At Matter IP, we help the companies that don’t have internal patent expertise make sense of everything. #patents #smes #exitplanning

Challenge: How can IP teams handle hundreds of patent applications and offer timely updates to multiple inventors without the added expense and time? 🤔 🔎 The Solution: Triangle IP's TIP Tool™ Traditional ways of checking patent application status have their drawbacks: 1️⃣ Patent Office – Laborious The old Public PAIR system was free but clunky. Its functionality has now moved to the Patent Center. Private PAIR, though faster, has strict criteria for use, making it hard to navigate for multiple applications. 2️⃣ Patent Counsel – Expensive Patent counsels can convert docketing system reports into insights but often at exorbitant costs. 3️⃣ TIP Tool – Super Easy and Cost-Effective Meet Triangle IP's TIP Tool™, designed to make patent portfolio management hassle-free, cost-effective, and automated! 💡 Why Choose TIP Tool™? 🦜 Bird's Eye View View the status of your patent cases at a glance in the Portfolio Tab. 📑 Detailed View Get the lowdown on every patent application you've worked on, complete with docket numbers, tags, examiners, relevant dates, and status. We populate the table with automatic updates from USPTO PAIR, notifying you about patent rejections. 👁️🗨️ The Bottom Line With the TIP Tool™, IP teams can track, manage, and receive insights into their patent portfolios at no additional cost. A simple inquiry shouldn’t come at an exorbitant cost or time commitment, and we're here to make sure it doesn't! ✨ Innovate freely, without the weight of patent portfolio management holding you back! DM us to set up a demo! 👏 Let's make IP management as innovative as the patents they protect! 👏 #ipmanagement #patent #patentanalytics

I am really looking forward to returning to IPWatchdog, Inc for #IPWMasters later in June. The agenda looks great for #patent professionals! My own session should be rather fun. SilcoTek Corporation and other #disruptive #technologies often encounter decisions about how to #monetize patents, but we are just beginning to look at such efforts (especially with our access to #litigationfunding). Those who know me well know that this also is at the heart of the research I am doing with the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge and Frank Tietze, where we are looking at patent decisions related to #strategicvalue vs #economicvalue (while also touching on #technologicalvalue). Hopefully, I will soon be able to announce some really exciting developments associated with extremely robust efforts to monetize underutilized patent portfolios soon. . . . It would be great if I can get into such things during this panel. https://lnkd.in/ehJ6yUWE