Best Patent Application Podcasts (2025)

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MPEP Q & A 342: When is a 35 U.S.C. 102 rejection over multiple references held to be proper? 2:44

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Question: When has a 35 U.S.C. 102 rejection over multiple references been held to be proper when the extra references are cited? Answer: Normally, only one reference should be used in making a rejection under 35 U.S.C. 102. However, a 35 U.S.C. 102 rejection over multiple references has been held to be proper when the […] The post MPEP Q & A 342: …

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All About Patent Claim Charts | InventionIP Podcast 5:19

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Discover everything you need to know about Patent Claim Charts in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how claim charts map patent claims to product features, why they are essential in infringement litigation, licensing, due diligence, and competitive analysis, and what makes a chart legally defensible. This episode also explains key challenges, best…

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Episode 39: All About Patent Claim Charts | InventionIP Podcast 5:19

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Discover everything you need to know about Patent Claim Charts in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how claim charts map patent claims to product features, why they are essential in infringement litigation, licensing, due diligence, and competitive analysis, and what makes a chart legally defensible. This episode also explains key challenges, best…

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All About Patent Claim Charts | InventionIP Podcast 5:19

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Discover everything you need to know about Patent Claim Charts in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how claim charts map patent claims to product features, why they are essential in infringement litigation, licensing, due diligence, and competitive analysis, and what makes a chart legally defensible. This episode also explains key challenges, best…

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MPEP Q & A 341: Circumstances surrounding claim for foreign priority. 2:32

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Question: What happens when the claim for foreign priority or the certified copy of the foreign application is filed after the date of payment of the issue fee but prior to the date of grant of the patent? Answer: When the claim for foreign priority or the certified copy of the foreign application is filed […] The post MPEP Q & A 341: Circumstances…

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26. Why we work with independent inventors - even though fancy consultants told us not to 19:43

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What makes a small patent firm different — and why does it matter to inventors? In this episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy share a candid conversation about what it’s really like to practice at a boutique firm — and how that model benefits both attorneys and clients. They discuss balancing family life with client deadlines, why direct a…

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25. Do You Need a Prototype Before Filing a Patent? | Protect Your Idea the Smart Way 18:46

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Do You Need a Prototype Before Filing a Patent? | Protect Your Idea the Smart Way Do you really need to build a prototype before filing your patent application? It’s one of the most common questions inventors ask — and the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. In this episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy break down when a prototype helps, …

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What is a Patent Infringement Search and Why It Matters | InventionIP Podcast 4:58

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This podcast episode by InventionIP explains what a Patent Infringement Search is and why it is essential before launching any product. It covers how infringement searches help identify legal risks, avoid costly lawsuits, analyze patent claims, and ensure Freedom to Operate. Listeners will learn how the search is conducted, common misconceptions, a…

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Episode 38: What is a Patent Infringement Search and Why It Matters | InventionIP Podcast 4:58

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This podcast episode by InventionIP explains what a Patent Infringement Search is and why it is essential before launching any product. It covers how infringement searches help identify legal risks, avoid costly lawsuits, analyze patent claims, and ensure Freedom to Operate. Listeners will learn how the search is conducted, common misconceptions, a…

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What is a Patent Infringement Search and Why It Matters | InventionIP Podcast 4:58

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This podcast episode by InventionIP explains what a Patent Infringement Search is and why it is essential before launching any product. It covers how infringement searches help identify legal risks, avoid costly lawsuits, analyze patent claims, and ensure Freedom to Operate. Listeners will learn how the search is conducted, common misconceptions, a…

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Digital and data-driven: the new age of agriculture 15:25

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The global population is growing, and digital agriculture is reshaping food production to meet their needs. So, where is farming being re-invented and who's behind it? Join experts as they discuss the rise of cutting-edge technologies like AI robotics, data analytics and automation, sharing examples such as automated fruit trackers and smart farmin…

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24. What to Do After Allowance | Patent Continuations & Divisionals Explained 22:38

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Welcome to the Patent Pending Made Simple Podcast. In this episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy discuss an important post-allowance decision: whether to file a continuation or divisional application. We explain: What a continuation is and how it allows you to pursue new claim scope while keeping the original filing date. How a divisional …

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Challenging competitors’ patents: three times to act 5:01

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Think a patent shouldn't have been granted? This episode explains: How to challenge a competitor’s patent – fromsubmitting observations and filing oppositions to seeking revocation. When and how you can act, and why public inputmatters for patent quality. The general information in these videos provides only abroad overview and is not comprehensive…

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Utility Patent? | InventionIP Podcast 7:13

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Discover how long it really takes to get a utility patent in this insightful episode by InventionIP. Learn about each stage of the patent process—from filing and examination to grant—and understand the factors that affect timelines. The episode also explores ways to speed up approval through Track One and other USPTO programs, plus expert tips for …

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Episode 37: How Long Does It Take to Get a Utility Patent? | InventionIP Podcast 7:13

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Discover how long it really takes to get a utility patent in this insightful episode by InventionIP. Learn about each stage of the patent process—from filing and examination to grant—and understand the factors that affect timelines. The episode also explores ways to speed up approval through Track One and other USPTO programs, plus expert tips for …

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Utility Patent? | InventionIP Podcast 7:12

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Discover how long it really takes to get a utility patent in this insightful episode by InventionIP. Learn about each stage of the patent process—from filing and examination to grant—and understand the factors that affect timelines. The episode also explores ways to speed up approval through Track One and other USPTO programs, plus expert tips for …

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MPEP Q & A 340: What are non-limiting examples of claims that are not directed to any of the statutory categories? 2:41

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Question: What are some non-limiting examples of claims that are not directed to any of the statutory categories? Answer: Non-limiting examples of claims that are not directed to any of the statutory categories include: Products that do not have a physical or tangible form, such as information (often referred to as “data per se”) or […] The post MP…

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23. Spooky Patents & Scary Claims | What Halloween Inventions Teach About Patent Strategy 22:29

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What can a Ouija board, a pumpkin carving kit, and fake fangs teach us about modern patent practice? In this special Halloween episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy dig into three “spooky” patents from the past — and uncover how concepts like claim scope, enablement, and obviousness still haunt inventors today. You’ll learn: Why the origin…

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ICT, AI and quantum: can such cutting-edge tech be patented? 2:57

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Can software be patented? Discover how computer-implemented inventions - including AI and quantum computing - can qualify for patent protection. In this episode, you’ll learn about the criteria under the European patent system, including the requirement to solve a technical problem in a novel and non-obvious way. The general information in these vi…

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Novelty Search / Patentability Search Report: The First Step Toward a Strong Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 8:05

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Explore how a Novelty Search or Patentability Search Report lays the foundation for a strong patent application in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how identifying prior art, analyzing existing patents, and assessing uniqueness can help inventors refine their ideas, reduce risks, and improve patent approval chances. Discover why this crucial firs…

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Episode 36: Novelty Search / Patentability Search Report: The First Step Toward a Strong Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 8:05

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Explore how a Novelty Search or Patentability Search Report lays the foundation for a strong patent application in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how identifying prior art, analyzing existing patents, and assessing uniqueness can help inventors refine their ideas, reduce risks, and improve patent approval chances. Discover why this crucial firs…

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Novelty Search / Patentability Search Report: The First Step Toward a Strong Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 8:05

26d ago8:05

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Explore how a Novelty Search or Patentability Search Report lays the foundation for a strong patent application in this episode by InventionIP. Learn how identifying prior art, analyzing existing patents, and assessing uniqueness can help inventors refine their ideas, reduce risks, and improve patent approval chances. Discover why this crucial firs…

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Facts about applying for a patent: with (and without) a patent attorney 3:01

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Do you need a patent attorney to file a patent application? In this episode, you’ll learn: When you can file yourself and when expert helpis required. About the benefits of professionalrepresentation How to find the right attorney for your businessneeds The general information in these videos provides only abroad overview and is not comprehensive. …

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Episode 35: Professional Patent Translation Services | Legal & IP Translation Experts | InventionIP 8:20

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Explore how professional patent translation services play a vital role in global intellectual property protection. This InventionIP podcast delves into the importance of linguistic precision, legal accuracy, and technical expertise in translating patents and IP documents. Learn how accurate translations ensure compliance with international patent l…

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Professional Patent Translation Services | Legal & IP Translation Experts | InventionIP 8:20

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Explore how professional patent translation services play a vital role in global intellectual property protection. This InventionIP podcast delves into the importance of linguistic precision, legal accuracy, and technical expertise in translating patents and IP documents. Learn how accurate translations ensure compliance with international patent l…

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MPEP Q & A 339: When is information material to patentability according to the duty to disclose? 2:26

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Question: When is information material to patentability according to the duty to disclose? Answer: Information is material to patentability when it is not cumulative to information already of record or being made of record in the application, and (1) It establishes, by itself or in combination with other information, a prima facie case of unpatenta…

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How to accelerate the examination of your patent application 3:29

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In fast-evolving technical fields, timing can be everything. In this episode, you’ll learn: Ways to expedite the examination of your patentapplication at the EPO, including PACE requests, enquiries, and the Patent Prosecution Highway. How to engage with examiners and leverageinternational agreements to help speed up the process. The general informa…

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Episode 34: Know about Trademark Search & Filing Services | InventionIP Podcast 7:33

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Explore how InventionIP’s Professional Trademark Search & Filing Services help businesses protect their brand identity and avoid costly legal issues. This podcast episode explains the importance of conducting a comprehensive trademark search, filing correctly with the USPTO, and maintaining long-term protection. Learn how expert guidance ensures sm…

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Know about Trademark Search & Filing Services | InventionIP Podcast 7:33

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Explore how InventionIP’s Professional Trademark Search & Filing Services help businesses protect their brand identity and avoid costly legal issues. This podcast episode explains the importance of conducting a comprehensive trademark search, filing correctly with the USPTO, and maintaining long-term protection. Learn how expert guidance ensures sm…

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Exploring AI in the patent profession 36:03

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How is artificial intelligence changing the way patent professionals search, draft and work with patents? Our expert guests, including patent attorneys, patent searchers and the EPO's Chief Technology Officer, take you on a journey through real-world use cases, ethical consideration and personal experiences with AI in patent practice. From the prac…

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HEADSTART: Where does my patent take effect? 2:36

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A patent is not automatically valid everywhere. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to choose which countries to validate yourpatent in and tailor the geographic scope to your business strategy. About the importance of selecting the rightterritories through the process of validation How to optimise costs while protecting yourinvention in key markets…

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Provisional Patent Drafting | Professional Patent Drafting Services in USA & Canada 7:31

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Discover the essentials of provisional patent drafting in this insightful podcast by InventionIP. Learn how a well-drafted provisional application can secure your invention’s early filing date, strengthen future patent filings, and support innovation in the USA and Canada. Understand key drafting elements, common mistakes to avoid, and how professi…

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Episode 26: Provisional Patent Drafting | Professional Patent Drafting Services in USA & Canada 7:31

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Discover the essentials of provisional patent drafting in this insightful podcast by InventionIP. Learn how a well-drafted provisional application can secure your invention’s early filing date, strengthen future patent filings, and support innovation in the USA and Canada. Understand key drafting elements, common mistakes to avoid, and how professi…

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Provisional Patent Drafting | Professional Patent Drafting Services in USA & Canada 7:31

2M ago7:31

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Discover the essentials of provisional patent drafting in this insightful podcast by InventionIP. Learn how a well-drafted provisional application can secure your invention’s early filing date, strengthen future patent filings, and support innovation in the USA and Canada. Understand key drafting elements, common mistakes to avoid, and how professi…

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22. Idea vs. Invention Explained: What Makes Something Patentable 19:35

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In this episode, hosts Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy tackle a question every inventor faces: What’s the difference between an idea and an invention—and when is it ready for a patent? What you’ll learn in this episode: Why ideas aren’t patentable—but inventions are. Patents don’t protect vague concepts or “what ifs.” They require concrete details. Sam…

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Out of the Box: ice cream machines and air fryers unpacked 14:07

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Join two EPO patent examiners as they dish about some of the hottest and coolest inventions in kitchen technology. From air fryers to ice cream machines, discover the stories behind two innovations that have revolutionised home cooking, why patents are so important in the world of kitchen gadgets and the role that big companies and small inventors …

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MPEP Q & A 338: Requirements for an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application. 2:08

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Question: What are two of the requirements for an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application? Answer: If an English language translation of a non-English language foreign application is required: 1) the translation must be that of the certified copy (of the foreign application as filed) and 2) it must be filed togeth…

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Episode 33: Patent Landscape Analysis | Trusted Patent Search Services in USA & Canada – InventionIP Podcast 7:37

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Discover how patent landscape analysis helps innovators, startups, and businesses make informed decisions in today’s competitive markets. This episode by InventionIP explores what a patent landscape is, why it matters, and how trusted patent search services in the USA and Canada provide valuable insights into market trends, competitor activity, and…

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Patent Landscape Analysis | Trusted Patent Search Services in USA & Canada – InventionIP Podcast 7:37

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Discover how patent landscape analysis helps innovators, startups, and businesses make informed decisions in today’s competitive markets. This episode by InventionIP explores what a patent landscape is, why it matters, and how trusted patent search services in the USA and Canada provide valuable insights into market trends, competitor activity, and…

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HEADSTART: My patent is granted, what’s next? 3:17

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Congratulations! Now that your patent is granted, what arethe next steps? In this episode, you’ll learn: How to validate it, pay fees and handlechallenges, all while aligning with your business strategy. How to make the most of your newly grantedrights. Note: Holding a granted patent does not confer anabsolute right to commercially exploit the inve…

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HEADSTART: Patent filing vs grant: What’s the real difference? 3:32

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Filing a patent application isn’t the same as having agranted patent. In this episode, you’ll understand: The difference between submitting a request forexclusive rights and actually having enforceable patent rights. The publication process, examination rounds,search reports, and when you can actually claim: "I have a patent". The general informati…

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Step-by-Step Guide to Design Patent Drawings in Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 7:45

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Discover a step-by-step guide to creating USPTO-compliant design patent drawings. This episode explains why drawings are the foundation of design patent protection, the required views, the difference between solid and dashed lines, and how to avoid common mistakes that could delay or weaken your application. Learn how professional preparation and a…

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Episode 32: Step-by-Step Guide to Design Patent Drawings in Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 7:45

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Discover a step-by-step guide to creating USPTO-compliant design patent drawings. This episode explains why drawings are the foundation of design patent protection, the required views, the difference between solid and dashed lines, and how to avoid common mistakes that could delay or weaken your application. Learn how professional preparation and a…

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Step-by-Step Guide to Design Patent Drawings in Patent Application | InventionIP Podcast 7:45

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Discover a step-by-step guide to creating USPTO-compliant design patent drawings. This episode explains why drawings are the foundation of design patent protection, the required views, the difference between solid and dashed lines, and how to avoid common mistakes that could delay or weaken your application. Learn how professional preparation and a…

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MPEP Q & A 337: Kinds of information that can be relied on in a protest. 3:07

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Question: List three examples of the kinds of information, in addition to prior art documents, that can be relied on in a protest. Answer: The following are examples of the kinds of information, in addition to prior art documents, which can be relied on in a protest: (A) Information demonstrating that the invention was publicly known […] The post M…

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Shining a light on the photovoltaics boom 13:31

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Solar energy is more integrated into our daily lives than ever before, powering homes, cities and even wearable devices. What’s driving this transformation, and how are innovation and policy shaping the future of photovoltaics? Join inventors, startup founders and policymakers as they discuss the latest breakthroughs in photovoltaics, from hydrogen…

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Episode 31: Why Perform a Patent Invalidity Search Before Litigation | InventionIP Podcast 7:34

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Explore why conducting a patent invalidity search before litigation is essential for businesses and innovators. This episode explains how invalidity searches uncover prior art, assess patent strength, and provide critical leverage in disputes. Learn how this step minimizes legal risks, reduces unnecessary costs, and strengthens your position in cou…

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Why Perform a Patent Invalidity Search Before Litigation | InventionIP Podcast 7:33

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Explore why conducting a patent invalidity search before litigation is essential for businesses and innovators. This episode explains how invalidity searches uncover prior art, assess patent strength, and provide critical leverage in disputes. Learn how this step minimizes legal risks, reduces unnecessary costs, and strengthens your position in cou…

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HEADSTART: What makes an invention “inventive”? 3:34

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Not all technical advancements are patentable. 📌 Discover in this episode: What makes an invention truly “inventive” in away that meets patentability criteria. How this criterion supports technologicaldevelopment The role of the patent system in fosteringinnovation and protecting unique advancements. The general information in these videos provides…

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How to Perform a Freedom to Operate Patent Search on a Product | InventionIP Podcast 6:28

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A Freedom to Operate (FTO) patent search is essential before launching any new product. It helps businesses identify active patents that could pose infringement risks, ensuring a clear path to market. This blog explains what an FTO search is, why it matters, and outlines the step-by-step process — from defining scope and searching databases to anal…