IP Essential Considerations: Patents

Welcome to my “Essential Considerations” series for intellectual property (IP) matters, wherein I review the important principles and processes IP holders need to know. From patenting your invention to keeping trade secrets secret, this series breaks down the sometimes labyrinthine world of IP law into a digestible question and answer format.

This Essential Considerations installment concerns patents. What can and cannot be patented? How long do patents last? Find the answers to these and more frequently asked questions below.

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