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?
Let’s start with a question that sounds simple… but isn’t.
Can you trademark your last name?
A lot of people assume the answer is yes. It feels personal. It’s your name. Your identity. Your brand.
But the reality is a bit more complicated.