From Idea to Product: Why The Right Sequence Matters for Innovation and Protection

About this episode

The episode discusses the critical sequence of patent filing and product development for inventors.

Attorney Vincent LoTempio, joined by Andrew Lees of Stoke Ventures, discusses the critical sequence of patent filing and product development for inventors. The episode explores the importance of conducting patent searches, the strategic use of provisional patent applications, and the risks of filing too early or too late. It emphasizes collaboration between patent attorneys and product developers to ensure innovations are both protected and market-ready.

People in this episode

Host: Vincent LoTempio

Guest: Andrew Lees

Topics covered

• patent filing
• product development
• innovation
• provisional patent applications
• collaboration
• market readiness

Keywords

• patent
• innovation
• product development
• provisional patent
• patent search
• collaboration
• market readiness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stoke Ventures

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