Attorney Vincent LoTempio, joined by Andrew Lees of Stoke Ventures, discusses the critical sequence of patent filing and product development for inventors. The episode explores the importance of conducting patent searches, the strategic use of provisional patent applications, and the risks of filing too early or too late. It emphasizes collaboration between patent attorneys and product developers to ensure innovations are both protected and market-ready.

00:00 - Show Introduction and Welcome

01:30 - First Legal Steps for Protecting Inventions

05:00 - Risks of Filing Patents Too Early

09:00 - Consequences of Filing Patents Too Late

13:00 - Importance of Patent Searches Before Development

17:00 - Benefits of Provisional Patent Applications

21:00 - Collaboration Between Patent Attorneys and Developers

25:00 - Designing Prototypes for Manufacturability

29:00 - Validating Market Demand Before Manufacturing

33:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action

Guardians of Innovation is a podcast dedicated to empowering inventors with practical intellectual property advice. Featuring registered patent attorney Vincent LoTempio, the show provides clear insights to protect and commercialize innovations, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of patent and trademark law with confidence.