In this episode, Alan Macek & Geoff Mowatt, Partners at the law firm, DLA Piper shares:
What patents are (provisional, non-provisional, patent pending)
How businesses can determine if they have something patentable
How patents can help or hurt businesses
ProfitLed host, Melissa Kwan, Alan, and Geoff also discusses:
What are some common misconceptions about patents?
How can a business determine if they have something that is patentable?
What’s the process for filing for a patent and what does it cost?
When should companies start thinking about patents?
DLA Piper is a global law firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business.
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