Summary Many inventors ask me “when can I safely disclose my invention to the world” without risking losing rights to their intellectual property. This article explains why waiting for a granted patent often leads to missed business opportunities and how “Patent Pending” status acts as a green light for commercial
Summary This article explores the common question of whether you need an LLC to file a patent application or if you can proceed as an individual inventor. Many entrepreneurs delay their filings because they believe corporate formation must come first, but prioritizing your filing date is often more critical for
Many founders believe filing a provisional patent application (PPA) means their idea is fully protected. They think “patent pending” status replaces the need for an NDA. This article explains why that assumption is dangerous and why you still need an NDA after filing a provisional patent. You will learn how
A Patent Lawyer Understands the Patent Law In today’s rapidly evolving world of technology and innovation, securing intellectual property (IP) has never been more critical. As inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses bring forth groundbreaking ideas and products, the need to protect these inventions becomes paramount. One of the most effective ways
“When will my patent issue?” As a patent attorney, I hear this question from inventors almost every day. It comes from a place of excitement and anxiety. Inventors often believe their journey is on hold until they have an issued patent certificate in their hands. They think they must wait
Navigating the Path from Provisional Patent Application to Product Development Have you ever had an idea for a new software product or mobile phone app, and wondered if it’s an invention that can be patented? We sat down with a Patent Attorney near Boulder, Colorado recently. Here’s what he had
Cautionary Tale – This Inventor Almost Lost All Rights To Their Invention Innovation has never been more accessible. Thanks to social media, inventors can showcase their breakthroughs to a global audience with just a few clicks. But the ease of sharing comes with its own set of pitfalls, especially in
Hi. My name is Mark Trenner. I’m a patent attorney. I started my law firm, the Trenner Law Firm, in 2004, that is over 10 years now that I’ve been practicing in my own law firm, helping individual inventors, small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups protect their inventions with patent applications.
Today I’m here to answer your question, what is a patent agent. Is there a difference between a patent agent and a patent attorney? There is a difference. There is actually a big difference. Patent agents and patent attorneys are both licensed by the US Patent office. You are either
Hi. My name is Mark Trenner. I’m a patent attorney. I started my law firm, the Trenner Law Firm, in 2004, that is over 10 years ago, and ever since, I’ve been helping individual inventors, start-ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs protect their inventions by writing patent applications. In the over