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Practical guides on patent strategy, filing, AI-assisted drafting, and building a stronger IP pipeline around technical work.

Is it safe to use AI to draft a patent? What founders need to know about confidentiality

Sending invention details to an AI model raises real confidentiality questions. Here's what to check before you share anything.

Micro-entity status cuts USPTO fees by 80%. Here's who qualifies, how to claim it, and what to watch out for.

USPTO Track One and other acceleration options can dramatically cut examination time. Here's how each works and when to use them.

USPTO allowance rates vary significantly by technology center. Here's what startup founders should expect by sector.

Getting the most out of outside patent counsel takes more than writing a check. Here's how to run the relationship well.

Software patents are possible — but they require careful claim drafting to survive Section 101 scrutiny. Here's what founders need to know.

The honest answer depends on what you're filing, your budget, and your risk tolerance. Here's how to think through it.

AI inventions face unique patentability hurdles under Section 101. Here's what's protectable, what isn't, and how to position your claims.

A practical framework for early-stage founders deciding what to patent, when to start, and how to allocate a limited IP budget.

Patent claims define the legal scope of your protection. Here's what founders need to understand before filing.

Prior art determines whether your invention is patentable. Here's how to search for it and what to do with what you find.

Investors don't require patents at seed stage — but the timing decision affects your rights, your story, and your leverage.