For startups, even software startups, figuring out what is worth patenting is one of the most important moves a founder needs to make.
That’s where our guest today comes in. Jeff Schox, Founding Partner and Patent Attorney at Schox Patent Group, is a patent expert who’s helped hundreds of very successful startups navigate this rocky terrain.
Jeff joins us to give startup founders a basic primer on everything they need to know about patents – an often misunderstood and overlooked area. Right off the bat, Jeff dispels the three biggest myths about startup patents (1. Software isn't patentable / 2. If we can't enforce the patent, it doesn't have value / 3. The biggest costs of a patent portfolio are the legal fees). And he explains how startups can take a strategic approach to patent filing that safeguards future innovation and fuels future growth.
We also discuss:

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<li>All the key components around patents a founder must know</li>
<li>The value of filing a provisional patent, especially for startups</li>
<li>Why determining the valuation of patents is so tricky</li>
<li>How a good patent attorney’s key role is strategic partner</li>
<li>The strict deadline after which you can never pursue a patent</li>
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This episode is truly a must-listen as it gives founders valuable knowledge on patents and patent strategies for ensuring long-term success.
&#8212;- Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>!

What Every Founder Must Know about Patents

For startups, even software startups, figuring out what is worth patenting is one of the most important moves a founder needs to make. That’s where our guest today comes in. Jeff Schox, Founding Partner and Patent Attorney at Schox Patent Group, is a patent expert who’s helped hundreds of very successful startups navigate this rocky [&hellip;]