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Patents, prior-art research and taking an idea to an invention.
From idea to invention: turning a hunch into something you can describe
An idea is a start. This guide walks through how to turn it into a clear description of what your invention is, what it does and how it is different.
How to read a patent claim without a law degree
The claims are the part of a patent that sets out what it protects. Here is a simple way to read them and compare them with your own invention.
Before you tell anyone about your invention
In the UK, making your invention public before you file can stop you getting a patent. Here is what counts as going public and what to do instead.
How a prior art search works, in plain English
A prior art search looks for anything public that resembles your invention. Here is what it covers, how the steps fit together, and how to read the results.
Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs: which one protects what?
Different kinds of intellectual property protect different things. A quick guide to what a patent covers and what it does not.
How to prepare for your first conversation with a patent attorney
A little preparation makes a first meeting with a patent attorney far more useful. Here is what to bring and what to ask.
What Invenit is, and what it is not
Invenit is an AI research tool for inventors, being built now. Here is what it will do, what it will not do, and where the waitlist stands.
Why a patent search comes before a patent application
Before you spend time and money on an application, it helps to know what already exists. Here is why searching first matters for inventors.
Why patenting matters for inventors
A patent can give an inventor the right to stop others copying their invention. Here is what that means, what it costs you, and when it is worth thinking about.