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.
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