About this episode

Kevin Prince discusses when to file provisional patents and how to protect inventions.

In this episode, Kevin Prince, a patent law expert, explains the different types of patents, when to file provisional versus non-provisional patents, and how to protect your inventions effectively. Perfect for inventors and entrepreneurs looking to safeguard their innovations and understand the patent process. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Patents 01:12 Types of Patents: Utility vs. Design 04:38 The Importance of Provisional Patents 09:41 When to File a Patent 14:48 Conducting a Patent Search 18:29 Understanding Patentability: Novelty and Non-Obviousness 25:38 Licensing vs. Selling: Strategies for Success

People in this episode

Guest: Kevin Prince

Topics covered

• patent law
• provisional patents
• inventors
• entrepreneurship
• patent process

Keywords

• patent
• provisional patent
• non-provisional patent
• patent search
• patentability

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