Smart, bold, and battle-tested advice for inventors and entrepreneurs.
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Here you’ll find no-fluff tips, wild stories, and real strategies from a patent agent who’s been in the trenches. Whether you want to patent smarter, avoid rookie mistakes, or build a war chest for launch, you’re in the right place.
Some patents are swords. Others are shields. If you're a startup, solo inventor, or growing business, you need to know which to carry—and when.
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“Patent pending” is the most misunderstood phrase in invention. Find out what it *really* means, what it protects, and the mistakes that can cost inventors thousands. Don’t make the #1 inventor mistake.
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Learn how to create a patent portfolio that makes investors lean in and say, “Tell me more.” Packed with practical tips, strategy, and zero legalese.
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Most people think a patent is the finish line. Here’s the blunt truth after nearly 20 years: a patent without strategy is just expensive paper. These are real-world lessons you won’t find in any manual.
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Is there a secret to making real money from a patent? After 15 years working with inventors, Stewart shares the one trait he’s seen consistently predict success—and it’s not what you think. Patents don’t pay; action does.
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Ever had a million-dollar idea but no working prototype? Here’s what the patent office actually cares about—and what it doesn’t. (Plus, the #1 mistake new inventors make!) Read more →
Should you file a provisional or jump straight to a utility patent? Here’s the blunt answer (and how to avoid wasting money or losing rights).
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