Stay globally protected. Learn how to manage PCT and foreign filings so your international rights stay strong for deals.

Avoid costly lapses. Learn how to track patent maintenance and annuities so buyers see a healthy, active portfolio.

Show strong process. Learn how timely disclosures and filings prove you protect innovation and reduce deal risk.

Protect your secrets. Learn what buyers look for in trade secret controls and how to prove your IP is truly safeguarded.

Make your brand investable. Check trademarks, domains, and conflicts so buyers see a clean, protected, and valuable identity.

Own the narrative. Learn how to surface and explain IP disputes so they don’t derail deals, diligence, or investor confidence.

Cut infringement risk fast. A simple guide to rapid FTO checks that keep deals moving and protect your product roadmap.

Strengthen your patents. Learn how to evaluate scope, quality, and coverage so your portfolio boosts valuation in deals and fundraising.

Clear hidden IP blockers. See how to fix liens, licenses, and encumbrances early so they don’t slow deals or scare investors.

Avoid OSS pitfalls. Learn which open-source risks investors spot instantly—and how to keep your codebase safe, clean, and deal-ready.

Lock down ownership. See how to clean up missing IP assignments from founders, employees, and contractors before diligence exposes risks.

Show clear IP ownership. Learn how to fix chain-of-title gaps so your patents and code stand strong in deals, funding, or acquisitions.

Make diligence easy. Follow this simple IP data room checklist to organize patents, contracts, and rights so buyers gain confidence fast.

Get deal-ready fast. Learn what buyers really inspect in IP due diligence so you can avoid surprises and protect valuation during IPOs or acquisitions.

A simple 12-month post-grant plan to cut patent costs, strengthen coverage, and avoid renewal mistakes.

If you won’t renew a patent, learn how to sell or donate it safely and get value before it lapses.

Align patent renewal decisions with license revenue. Learn how to avoid overpaying on patents that don’t earn.

Understand what renewals still apply after a PCT filing and how national-phase rules impact long-term costs.

Learn the renewal rules for design patents and the common mistakes founders make when managing their IP.

Understand key annuity rules in China, Japan, and Korea so you avoid late fees, surprises, and lost rights.

A simple comparison of EPO renewals vs USPTO maintenance fees. Know the rules, timing, and costs for each system.

Learn how to automate patent maintenance reminders so your team never misses a USPTO or global renewal deadline again.

See what metrics post-grant teams should track weekly to stay ahead of renewals, costs, deadlines, and risk.

Track the right patent renewal KPIs—cost per claim, ROI by country, and coverage gaps—to cut waste and stay protected.

Check litigation risk before dropping a patent. Learn how to spot assets worth keeping and avoid losing leverage.

Use competitive insights to decide whether to drop patents, narrow claims, or double-down on protection with confidence.

Review patent claims to ensure they still match what your product does today. Spot gaps, overlaps, and chances to improve.

A simple guide to recording ownership changes after M&A or licensing. Keep USPTO records clean and avoid renewal issues.

Learn when to file a Certificate of Correction after grant and how to fix errors fast so your patent stays strong.

A clear guide to IDS duties after grant. Learn what still needs filing, what doesn’t, and how to stay compliant.

Learn how to map patent families so you don’t pay twice for overlapping filings. A simple guide for founders managing global IP.

Clean up patent data the easy way. Fix assignees, statuses, and priority chains so your renewals and filings stay error-free.

Forecast patent costs for the next 5–10 years with simple models for maintenance fees, annuities, and global renewal planning.

Use a clear keep-or-drop framework to prune your patent portfolio, reduce costs, and focus only on IP that drives real value.

Run a smart patent portfolio audit to uncover dead weight, hidden value, and areas to cut or strengthen. A simple framework for founders.

Learn how currency swings, FX fees, and taxes affect global patent annuity costs—and how to budget smarter across countries.

Compare building your own annuity system vs buying a provider vs a hybrid model. Learn what saves time, money, and risk.

A simple guide to global patent annuities. Understand key country differences, costs, and timelines so your team avoids surprises.

Not every patent is worth renewing. Learn smart rules for when to let a patent lapse and how to cut costs without losing key protection.

Missed a USPTO maintenance fee? Learn your grace period, surcharges, and how to restore a patent before rights expire for good.

A simple, step-by-step guide to paying patent maintenance fees in Patent Center without mistakes or delays.

See if you qualify as a small or micro entity and cut USPTO fees. Easy rules founders can use to save big on patents.

Understand USPTO deadlines at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years. Simple breakdowns to help you avoid missed payments and keep protection strong.

Stay ahead of USPTO maintenance fees. Learn what they are, when they’re due, and how to avoid losing your patent.

See when a design patent pays off and how PowerPatent makes filing affordable, fast, and founder-friendly.

Plan a design patent portfolio that grows with your product. Learn how PowerPatent helps founders protect every version.

Protect your SaaS dashboards and UI layouts with smart design filings. PowerPatent makes the process fast and simple.

Fix common design drawing mistakes before they cause delays. PowerPatent helps you file clean, review-ready drawings.

Carve out key product features for stronger design protection. Learn smart filing strategies with PowerPatent.

Protect full UI flows using series figures. Learn what examiners expect and how PowerPatent helps you file smoother.

Learn how design patent enforcement works, what evidence you need, and how strong filings with PowerPatent boost your case.

Some designs deserve double protection. Learn when to use copyright + design patents and how PowerPatent supports both.

See how design patents and trade dress work together to protect your product’s look. PowerPatent helps you file both with ease.

Use continuations to expand your design protection over time. Learn smart strategies supported by PowerPatent.

Get the key rules for design patents in China, Japan, and Korea—and see how PowerPatent helps you file correctly across markets.

Understand EU vs US design protection in simple terms and learn how PowerPatent helps you file globally with confidence.

File design protection worldwide with one Hague filing. See how it works and how PowerPatent simplifies global coverage.

Explore the fastest ways to speed up design patent examination and get protection sooner without added stress.

Avoid the functionality trap and keep your design safely ornamental and patent-ready for stronger protection.

See how examiners judge obviousness in design patents so you can avoid easy rejections and strengthen your filing.

Run a fast, effective design prior-art search so you know what’s new—and what you can claim with total confidence.

Use partial claims to stop copycats and block easy design-arounds before they start and protect your edge.

Learn how to patent wearable and hardware designs with swappable or modular parts that keep competitors away.

Protect packaging and unboxing moments that delight users—and keep competitors from copying your style.

Understand when to claim ornamentation, shape, or both to get the strongest design protection for your product’s future.

See when UX animations and micro-interactions can be patented, and how to capture them clearly for stronger design protection.

Find out when to patent one icon or a full set so your brand stays safe from copycats and grows with confidence.

Learn how to patent your UI screens, states, and transitions so your product’s look stays uniquely yours.

Pick the right figure style—black-and-white or color—to get clean, strong design patent protection.

A simple, clear checklist for design patent drawings so your filing gets accepted faster and with fewer fixes.

Discover how broken lines help you claim only what matters and get broader, smarter design protection.

See how to claim your whole product or just key parts so you get stronger, flexible design protection.

Understand the difference between design and utility patents so you can choose the right path to protect your product fast.

Learn what design patents cover, what they don’t, and how to protect the look of your product with confidence—without slowing your build.

Follow this national phase playbook—simple steps to move from PCT filing to granted patents worldwide.

Stay strong after grant—manage annuities, handle oppositions, and enforce rights by region effectively.

Use WIPO PatentScope like a pro—find prior art, check competitor filings, and guide smarter PCT strategy.

Never miss key PCT deadlines—understand 30 vs 31-month limits and which countries allow late entry.

Avoid and fix common PCT formality errors fast—naming, signatures, and missing documents made simple.

Understand how much you can safely amend claims at national phase entry across major patent offices.

Learn how to pick and manage patent agents worldwide—get fair quotes, clear timelines, and quality results.

Plan your biotech or medtech PCT filing—data rules, claim drafting, and top countries for strong protection.

Plan your biotech or medtech PCT filing—data rules, claim drafting, and top countries for strong protection.

Compare divisional patent strategies across major offices—when to file and how to keep protection broad.

Use your PCT search report to design around risk before national entry—smart claim tweaks save time and cost.

Get national phase translations right. Balance quality, cost, and timing to avoid rejections and lost scope.

Handle KIPO entry right—when to request examination, how to use PPH, and tips for smoother prosecution.

Learn how to handle JPO entry—best practices for amendments, examiner interviews, and PPH acceleration.

Prepare for CNIPA entry with translation tips, claim scope advice, and the top mistakes to avoid in China.

Master EPO national phase strategy—Rule 71(3), divisionals, and claim support tips for smoother prosecution.

Navigate the US national phase with ease—key deadlines, IDS rules, and smart claim amendment strategies.

Build your PCT national phase shortlist wisely. Learn how to choose countries based on cost, market, and protection.

Save money in the PCT process. Learn how to manage fees, get discounts, and cut costs at every step.

Use PPH after PCT to fast-track examination in key countries. Speed up grants and cut costs with smart strategy.

Understand unity of invention rules under PCT and learn how to handle restriction requirements strategically.

Make PCT sequence listings easy. Follow this ST.26 compliance checklist to file biotech patents without errors.

Missed the 12-month priority deadline? Learn how to restore priority rights under PCT and keep your patent alive.

Master ePCT: file easily, track progress, and correct mistakes fast. Save time and avoid costly PCT filing errors.

Learn when to amend claims under Article 19 or 34 in the PCT process to maximize protection and avoid extra costs.

Find out when filing a PCT Chapter II Demand makes sense—and how it can strengthen your patent before national entry.