Don’t Wait too Long to Apply for your Patent– Devin Miller – Ep78

Don’t Wait too Long to Apply for your Patent– Devin Miller – Ep78   Devin is a patent attorney and the founder of Miller IP Law that focuses on startups and small businesses. He found a gap in the startup/small business area for a need in intellectual property (IP). When you work with Devin, he generally has 2 scenario’s his customer is in: Scenario 1: have an invention before you get to investors Scenario 2: more of a lifestyle product; branding is more important than patent Some other areas we discuss: What the Patent office looks at: Novelty - Obviousness - take 2 or more things and combine in an obvious way   Software patents Example: 2+2=4 If all you did was putting this on a computer, it is not patentable What to do If you get a rejection PTAB and what they do   Devin’s number one tip: Decide how does your IP fit into the business? Maybe it is better to focus on branding over IP. Sometimes you need a patent and sometimes you don’t   Contact info (He offers free 30 minute strategy session) Phone: 801-82-8446 Email : [email protected] millerIPL.com     The Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast is produced by Scott Tarcy, President of CADdesignhelp.com. You can reach me at [email protected] Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @caddesignhelp