Patent Strategy

Guides on what to patent, when to file, how to evaluate inventions, and how to build a stronger patent portfolio around technical work.

Publishing before you file can destroy your patent rights in most countries. Here's what the grace period covers — and what it doesn't.

You don't need granted patents to show strong IP in a fundraising data room. Here's what to include instead.

Software patents are possible — but they require careful claim drafting to survive Section 101 scrutiny. Here's what founders need to know.

AI inventions face unique patentability hurdles under Section 101. Here's what's protectable, what isn't, and how to position your claims.

Prior art determines whether your invention is patentable. Here's how to search for it and what to do with what you find.

When investors look at your IP, they're checking for specific signals. Here's what shows up in diligence and how to prepare.

The decision of what to patent is as consequential as how you file. These are the mistakes technical leaders make most often.