15 common questions about provisional patent applications
Provisional applications are one of the most useful — and most misunderstood — tools in the patent process. Here's what founders and inventors ask most.
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A complete list of patent law associations and online groups
A directory of professional associations, online communities, and networking groups for patent practitioners.
Patentext June 2025 update: LegalTechTalk, new hires, and more
A look at what the Patentext team shipped in June 2025, including our LegalTechTalk appearance and recent team growth.
Patentext May 2025 update: new editor experience, improved outputs, and more
The 0.2.0 release brings a revamped editor, improved drafting outputs, and a new references management feature.