Valley Talks – This Is What You Really Need To Know About Patents

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A brand new startup can’t have everything. First they got to build the idea, develop a team… yadda, yadda, yadda. So, when can they start filing for patents and etch their name in their intellectual property forever? Because, god-forbid, someone else can or has already claimed that idea first! Jeff Schox , patent attorney and founder of Schox Patent Group , thoroughly explains the process of filing for patents. Jeff works with top startup accelerators such as YC and AngelPad . In the interview he reminds start-ups not to rush when thinking about patents. He also denies the common thinking that the purpose of patents is to sue the competitors. Why? When is the best time to file patents? Why…from valleytalks.com

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