Navigating the Patent System

ATTENTION: Inventors and startups! Is the patent system confusing to you? “Knowledge itself is power” - Sir Francis Bacon (1597). Knowledge gives you additional confidence because with the right information: 1) the correct next steps will be clearer, 2) you will be more informed about the choices you make, and 3) you will have peace of mind about the decisions you make. Navigating the Patent System will give you more clarity regarding your potential next steps and increase your confidence as you