BTC can assist you in understanding patents. Here are a few suggestions.
- Establish your “real” need for patent protection – Why do you need patent protection?
- Explain the pros & cons of getting a Patent vs keeping it a “Trade Secret”
- Work with your team to prepare the “patent disclosure”
- Guide your experts through the patent application process
- Locate a good patent attorney – I’ve worked with several.
- Evaluate competitive patent threats and devise methods to circumvent