Best Provisional Patent Podcasts (2025)

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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

6d 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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Provisional Patent Drafting | Professional Patent Drafting Services in USA & Canada 7:31

6d 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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The First Trademark Search: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You 17:54

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Mark Goodman, a Nevada-based intellectual property lawyer, explains why a proper trademark clearance search is essential for entrepreneurs, inventors, and creative professionals. Many business owners rely on Google or the USPTO site alone, but Mark breaks down why a thorough professional search is necessary to prot…

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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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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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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

20d ago7:45

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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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Who Owns Your Trademark? Legal Rules Every Startup Founder Should Know 15:54

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Inherently Distinctive, attorney Mark Goodman dives into a deceptively simple question: Who owns your trademark? From LLCs to sole proprietors, Mark breaks down the legal nuances of trademark ownership and the real-world consequences of getting it wrong. He shares hard-earned lessons from real-life trademark disp…

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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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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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Special Episode: Phillip Swan on The Friendly Futurist with Dave Monk 31:35

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We are thrilled to present a special co-promotion episode, bringing you a dynamic discussion from the Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0 podcast featuring one of Iridius’s Co-Founders, Phillip Swan. Phillip joins Dave Monk to discuss agentic AI, the Iridius mission to provide safe and responsible AI solutions, and the challenges of AI hallucina…

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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…

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Episode 30: 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…

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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…

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Provisional Patents Explained: How to Protect Your Idea Before a Full Filing 15:14

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Episode Summary In this insightful episode of Inherently Distinctive, intellectual property attorney Mark Goodman explains the fundamentals of provisional patent applications and how they can be a strategic first step in protecting new inventions. This conversation dives deep into how provisional patents work, the difference between provisional and…

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AI4Purpose: Using AI for a Positive Social Impact - Dhaval Patel - The Agentic Insider - Episode #23 43:44

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How can AI be a factor in creating positive social impact? Dhaval Patel, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at AI4Purpose Inc., joins the show to talk about the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and life sciences. With over 20 years of experience in data science and AI, Dhaval shares his personal journey and discusses the current state of A…

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MPEP Q & A 336: Circumstances when relevant documentation should be submitted to regulatory review body. 2:56

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Question: When should relevant documentation submitted to a regulatory review body be submitted for the Office for review? Answer: Where relevant documentation is submitted to a regulatory review body, such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and is material to any pending patent application or reexamination proceeding, such documentation…

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Episode 29: Steps Involved in a Patentability Search | InventionIP Podcast 7:14

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Discover the essential steps of a patentability search in this episode of the InventionIP Podcast. Host Emma Johnson speaks with IP expert Dr. Michael Turner to unpack the process — from defining your invention to analyzing prior art and preparing a search report. Learn about common mistakes, best practices, and real-world examples that show why a …

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Steps Involved in a Patentability Search | InventionIP Podcast 7:14

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Discover the essential steps of a patentability search in this episode of the InventionIP Podcast. Host Emma Johnson speaks with IP expert Dr. Michael Turner to unpack the process — from defining your invention to analyzing prior art and preparing a search report. Learn about common mistakes, best practices, and real-world examples that show why a …

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The Future of AI: Education, Ethics, and Collaboration - Tess Posner - The Agentic Insider - Ep #22 46:54

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How can we make AI tools and education more widely available for all? Tess Posner, the Co-Founder and interim CEO of AI4All joins the show today to dive into AI education. Tess is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and an advocate for making the benefits of AI widely accessible and ethically applied. Tess discusses the origins and mission of AI4All…

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Beyond the Lines: The Role of Patent Drawings in Securing Innovation | InventionIP 6:18

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Patent drawings are more than just illustrations—they are a vital part of protecting innovation. This episode by InventionIP explores why accurate and professional patent drawings are essential for both utility and design patents. Listeners will learn how drawings help meet USPTO requirements, avoid costly mistakes, and strengthen patent applicatio…

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Episode 28: Beyond the Lines: The Role of Patent Drawings in Securing Innovation | InventionIP 6:18

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Patent drawings are more than just illustrations—they are a vital part of protecting innovation. This episode by InventionIP explores why accurate and professional patent drawings are essential for both utility and design patents. Listeners will learn how drawings help meet USPTO requirements, avoid costly mistakes, and strengthen patent applicatio…

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Beyond the Lines: The Role of Patent Drawings in Securing Innovation | InventionIP 6:18

2M ago6:18

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Patent drawings are more than just illustrations—they are a vital part of protecting innovation. This episode by InventionIP explores why accurate and professional patent drawings are essential for both utility and design patents. Listeners will learn how drawings help meet USPTO requirements, avoid costly mistakes, and strengthen patent applicatio…

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Can You Trademark a Slogan, Sound, or Color? What Entrepreneurs Need to Know 19:44

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Inherently Distinctive, attorney Mark Goodman dives deep into the world of nontraditional trademarks. From the iconic chimes of NBC to the signature brown of UPS, Mark breaks down what entrepreneurs need to know about protecting brand elements beyond names and logos—including slogans, sounds, colors, and trade dr…

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How to Drive Real Business Value with AI - Todd James - The Agentic Insider - Episode #21 48:12

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AI comes from a business-first strategy, not technology-first. Today’s episode features Todd James, a seasoned expert with 30 years of experience in information security, technology, data, and business consulting. Todd shares his visions for the future of AI, emphasizing the democratization of AI capabilities and the reduction of friction in organi…

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MPEP Q & A 335: Under what circumstances will international and search fees be refunded? 3:28

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Question: Under what circumstances will the international and search fees be refunded? Answer: The international and search fees will be refunded if no international filing date is accorded or if the application is withdrawn before transmittal of the record copy to the International Bureau. The search fee will be refunded if the application is with…

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Unpacking Our Four Provisional Patents - The Agentic Insider - Episode #20 38:26

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What does the future of AI regulation look like? Today, we delve into revolutionary concepts surrounding AI and data with Peter Larsen (Chief Technical Officer) and Spencer Bentley (AI Technical Fellow). The discussion highlights the importance of training AI agents to operate safely within enterprises, emphasizing entitlements and permissions to p…

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21. Navigating the Patent Process with Expert Paralegal Hastings Galloway 29:49

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Join hosts Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy as they dive into the world of patents with expert paralegal Hastings Galloway. Discover the essential role of a patent paralegal, the importance of attention to detail, and the intricacies of patent law. Hastings shares her journey from hospitality to patent law, offering insights into the daily responsibilit…

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Builder vs. Consumer: Robert Scoble's Vision for an AI-Powered Society - The Agentic Insider - Episode #19 44:40

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In the new world of AI, will you be a builder or a consumer? Robert Scoble, a prominent tech evangelist and futurist, joins The Agentic Insider today to discuss the rapidly evolving world of AI and its growing impact on various industries and consumer life. Robert shares his journey from building Apple II motherboards in 1978 to launching Siri and …

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MPEP Q & A 334: Assignee(s) who may conduct prosecution or reexamination. 3:01

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Question: Which two types of assignee(s) may conduct either the prosecution of a national application for patent or a reexamination proceeding? Answer: The assignee(s) who may conduct either the prosecution of a national application for patent or a reexamination proceeding are: (1) A single assignee. An assignee of the entire right, title and inter…

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Uli Homann, Microsoft CVP, on Navigating the AI Tsunami - The Agentic Insider - Episode #18 46:07

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What does the future of responsible AI and quantum hold? Uli Homann, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, joins today to dive into some huge topics in the industry. With over 35 years at Microsoft, Uli shares invaluable insights into AI, big data, and the future of technology. Topics covered include Microsoft's AI strategy, the paradigm shift in …

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Episode 27: What Is the Difference Between Patentability Search and Prior Art Search? | InventionIP Podcast 6:40

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What’s the real difference between a patentability search and a prior art search? This episode of the InventionIP podcast breaks down the distinct purposes, timing, and outcomes of each type of search. Discover how a patentability search helps determine if an invention is eligible for a patent, while a prior art search is often used to challenge ex…

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What Is the Difference Between Patentability Search and Prior Art Search? | InventionIP Podcast 6:40

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What’s the real difference between a patentability search and a prior art search? This episode of the InventionIP podcast breaks down the distinct purposes, timing, and outcomes of each type of search. Discover how a patentability search helps determine if an invention is eligible for a patent, while a prior art search is often used to challenge ex…

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Startup IP Pitfalls: What Founders Miss Before Launch 27:17

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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Inherently Distinctive, Intellectual property attorney Mark Goodman unpacks the critical do's and don'ts of protecting your IP. From navigating entity structures and managing trademarks to understanding priority dates and NDAs, Mark breaks down key strategies startups need to know before going to marke…

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Building AI You Can Trust - Doug Shannon - The Agentic Insider - Episode #17 43:05

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“You need human-in-the-loop activities cause AI is still not that good yet.” Joining the podcast today is Doug Shannon, a two-time Top 25 thought leader and member of Forbes Technology Council to discuss the future he envisions with AI, emphasizing responsible data sharing and the educational approach in AI innovation. He explores the concepts of e…

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MPEP Q & A 333: When a supplemental reissue oath or declaration is required. 3:22

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Question: If additional defects or errors are corrected in the reissue after the filing of the reissue oath or declaration, is a supplemental reissue oath or declaration required? Answer: For applications filed on or after September 16, 2012, if additional defects or errors are corrected in the reissue after the filing of the reissue oath […] The p…

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Episode 26: Utility Patent Illustrations and the Patent Grant Process | InventionIP Podcast 7:06

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Learn how utility patent illustrations play a crucial role in the patent grant process. This episode breaks down why high-quality drawings are essential, what the USPTO requires, and how illustrations support your claims during examination. From technical compliance to real-world examples, discover how clear and accurate visuals can strengthen your…

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Utility Patent Illustrations and the Patent Grant Process | InventionIP Podcast 7:06

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Learn how utility patent illustrations play a crucial role in the patent grant process. This episode breaks down why high-quality drawings are essential, what the USPTO requires, and how illustrations support your claims during examination. From technical compliance to real-world examples, discover how clear and accurate visuals can strengthen your…

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Agent Factories vs Solution Factories - The Agentic Insider - Episode #16 31:43

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AI solution factories vs agent factories: what’s the difference and what should you know about them? Today, Iridius’s AI Technical Fellow, Spencer Bentley, and Chief Technology Officer, Peter Larsen, join to explore how solution factories address broader business applications and multiple users, while agent factories focus on individual, narrowly s…

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Why Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis Is Crucial Before Product Launch | InventionIP Podcast 6:23

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Learn why Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis is a critical step before launching any product. This episode explores how FTO helps businesses avoid patent infringement, costly litigation, and market setbacks. Understand what an FTO analysis includes, when to conduct it, and how it supports strategic decision-making. Packed with practical insights and…

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Episode 25: Why Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis Is Crucial Before Product Launch | InventionIP Podcast 6:23

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Learn why Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis is a critical step before launching any product. This episode explores how FTO helps businesses avoid patent infringement, costly litigation, and market setbacks. Understand what an FTO analysis includes, when to conduct it, and how it supports strategic decision-making. Packed with practical insights and…

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Why Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis Is Crucial Before Product Launch | InventionIP Podcast 6:23

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Learn why Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis is a critical step before launching any product. This episode explores how FTO helps businesses avoid patent infringement, costly litigation, and market setbacks. Understand what an FTO analysis includes, when to conduct it, and how it supports strategic decision-making. Packed with practical insights and…

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You Got a Cease and Desist Letter — Now What? 17:29

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Episode Summary: Attorney Mark Goodman discusses what to do when receiving a cease and desist letter, covering response options, risks of ignoring such letters, and strategies for handling intellectual property disputes. He shares practical advice and real-world examples, including his own experience with Gucci regarding his law firm's logo. Key Ti…

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Strategy to Scale: From AI Pilot to Production - Cat Valverde - The Agentic Insider - Episode #15 41:30

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Why do so many companies struggle with moving beyond AI pilot programs into production? Cat Valverde, Founder of Enterprise AI Solutions, joins The Agentic Insider to provide real, actionable advice on how to ethically and equitably implement AI in your business. Cat shares her unique background and motivation for focusing on ethical AI, driven by …

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MPEP Q & A 332: Availability of provisional application relied on for priority and abandoned. 3:11

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Question: Is a provisional application that is relied upon for priority in a U.S. patent and is abandoned available through the Patent Center? Answer: Yes, a provisional application that is relied upon for priority in a U.S. patent and is abandoned may be available through the Patent Center. Generally though, provisional applications are not publis…