I’ll Wait Until I Make Money, Then File!
“I’ll wait until I make a ton of money… then I’ll file patents.”
A Common ThoughtI hear this all the time.
It sounds practical, right? Go out, test the idea, make some money first, and then worry about protection.
From IBM Patents to Horse-Powered Leadership: Trisha Garrett’s Inventor Journey
Global Patent Protection: Understanding the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)
Many inventors and startups ask the same question after filing a U.S. patent application:
“How do I protect my invention internationally?”
One of the biggest misconceptions in intellectual property law is the idea of a “global patent” or “worldwide patent.” In reality, no single patent automatically...
Can I Trademark My Brand?
So here’s the situation.
You found a name you like. It clicks right away.
Feels clean. Memorable. Easy to say.
Then… you hit a snag.
A sunglass company is already using that same name. Not as their company name, but as a product they...
Can You Legally Trademark Surnames?
A lot of people assume the answer is yes. It feels natural. It’s your name, your identity, and in many cases, the thing you’ve already built your brand around.
But trademark law doesn’t see it quite that...