What does it actually cost to get a patent? Not the advertised number from patent mills. The real, complete cost.

Patent attorney Julie King breaks down typical expenses you'll encounter in the patent process, from initial searches to maintenance fees, and why that $25,000+ budget for a US patent isn't a scare tactic; it's reality.

You'll learn:

• How long it takes at a minimum to get a patent (probably much longer than you think)
• What a professional patentability search actually costs
• What properly drafted applications cost
• What Office Actions are, why you'll probably get at least one, and why they cost money to handle properly
• Other costs to consider, like freedom-to-operate searches, international filing, and maintenance fees you'll pay after your patent is granted
• When the investment is absolutely worth it

This is the reality check every inventor needs before spending a single dollar on patent protection.

Avoid the legal horrors, and keep rocking your IP.

Full transcript and more resources at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

Ready to protect your brand and business? Book a consultation at kingpatentlaw.com⁠.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not form an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult with a licensed attorney

Can you legally file your own patent application? Yes. Should you? Patent attorney Julie King explains why DIY patent applications are almost always a terrible idea, and the rare circumstances when they might be acceptable.

You'll learn:

• Why patent law is uniquely technical and complex
• What patent attorneys bring to the table (technical degrees + legal training + special bar exam)
• How one wrong word in your claims can make your patent worthless
• The real cost of trying to save money with DIY filing
• When DIY might be acceptable (hint: only if you don't care about actually getting strong protection)

See Monday's episode this week to learn why "quickly granted" DIY applications are often terrible.

This episode could save you from a very expensive mistake.

Avoid the legal horrors, and keep rocking your IP.

Full transcript and more resources at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

If you're serious about protecting your invention, book a consultation at kingpatentlaw.com⁠to discuss your options.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not form an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult with a licensed attorney

This might be the most important misconception to clear up in all of patent law: there is no such thing as a "provisional patent."

Patent attorney Julie King explains the critical difference between provisional applications, non-provisional applications, and actual issued patents, and why getting this wrong can cost you everything.

You'll learn:

• Why a provisional application is NOT a patent
• The 12-month deadline that can make or break your patent rights
• Why you have ZERO enforceable rights until a patent is actually granted

Plus: The Frankenstein analogy that makes this all make sense.

This episode could save you from making a mistake that costs you all your potential patent rights.

Visit kingpatentlaw.com to learn more about provisional and non-provisional patent applications.

Avoid the legal horrors, and keep rocking your IP.

Full transcript and more resources at ⁠⁠kingpatentlaw.com/blog⁠

Ready to protect your brand and business? Book a consultation at kingpatentlaw.com⁠.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not form an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult with a licensed attorney