Episode Summary:

In this episode of Guardians of Innovation, host Kevin Rosenquist and patent attorney Vincent LoTempio discuss essential strategies for protecting intellectual property. They cover documentation requirements, different types of legal protection, and common mistakes inventors make. LoTempio shares valuable insights on provisional vs. non-provisional patents and emphasizes the importance of proper business planning for inventors.

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:39 - First steps for protecting a new invention

01:56 - Legal tools for intellectual property protection

03:08 - Discussion on trade secrets and reverse engineering

05:02 - New inventions vs. improvements on existing products

06:11 - Role of patent attorneys in the application process

08:19 - Common mistakes inventors make and statutory bars

11:17 - Business planning for inventors

13:08 - Handling intellectual property infringement

13:52 - Maintaining intellectual property protection

About the Show:

Guardians of Innovation: Patent and Trademark Law is a podcast dedicated to exploring intellectual property protection and helping inventors, entrepreneurs, and creators safeguard their ideas. Hosted by Kevin Rosenquist with expert insights from registered patent attorney Vincent LoTempio.