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by micks56
6576 days ago
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A provisional patent, or a patent altogether, puts a stake in the ground to help identify when you invented something. The actual invention date can be earlier, but a patent is very good proof of the invention date. Remember this: A patent application must be filed within 1 year of public disclosure of the invention, or you lose the right to patent the invention. Public disclosure is a pretty low test to meet. Launching your startup will probably pass the test. Disclosing to an employee does not. Disclosing to a contractor may. Be careful here. Be mindful of the year limit, and keep good notes to prove when you invented something. |
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