:: Patent Protection ::

Proprietary information and the patent process should be understood so you can decide what level of patent protection you need to get started. You have to be careful not to protect a design you can’t make, so your patent efforts should consider whether you can reduce your design to practice and manufacture it.

You can also search for similar products to see how you need to differentiate yourself. Consider what level of patent protection you need first, and spend your money wisely. Information at www.uspto.gov.