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Drew Herron In IP Basics, Patent Attorney, Patent Learning

Patent Search in Boston: What Founders, Inventors, and Lab-Built Startups Should Check Before Filing

Boston is a good place to build something technical. It is also a hard place to assume no one else has already filed something similar. Between Kendall Square biotech, Longwood-area…

Drew Herron In IP Basics, Patent Attorney, Patent Law

How to Patent an Idea: What Inventors Need to Know Before They File

Most inventors start with the same question: How do I patent my idea before someone else copies it? That is the right instinct, but the wording can be misleading. In…

Drew Herron In IP Economics, IP Law, Patent Attorney

How Much Does a Patent Cost in 2026? A Realistic Breakdown for Small Businesses

If you are asking how much a patent costs, the honest answer is that it depends on what you are filing, how complex the invention is, and how far you…

Drew Herron In IP Law, Patent Attorney, Patent Law

Does Your Invention Need an NDA? What a Non-Disclosure Agreement Can and Can’t Do

If you are developing a new invention, one of the earliest questions is often not about patents at all. It is much more immediate: do I need a non-disclosure agreement…

Drew Herron In Patent Attorney, Patent Law, Patent Learning

Before You File: How to Do a Patent Search and Whether You Need a Patentability Opinion

If you are thinking about filing a patent, one of the first questions usually is not about claims or USPTO forms. It is much more practical: should you do a…

Drew Herron In IP Law, Patent Attorney

Filing a Patent in Washington? Why Your Attorney Doesn’t Have to Be Local

If you’re an inventor or entrepreneur in Washington—whether you’re building software in Seattle, hardware in Bellevue, aerospace components in Everett, or consumer products in Spokane—it can feel natural to look…

Drew Herron In IP Economics, Patent Attorney, Patent Law

Layered IP Protection for Washington Products in 2026

If you design or launch products in Washington—whether you’re building hardware in Seattle, outdoor gear in Bellingham, or consumer goods in Spokane—the IP landscape you’re operating in has shifted over…

Drew Herron In IP Basics, Patent Attorney, Patent Law

Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patents: What to Know

When you have a new invention, one of the first strategic decisions is how to protect it: should you file a provisional or a non-provisional patent application? Each serves a…

Drew Herron In IP Law, Patent Attorney, Patent Law, Uncategorized

Solo Patent Filing: Faster, Clearer, and Built for Startups

When you decide to protect an invention, the first legal choice you make isn’t about claims or drawings—it’s about who you trust to guide you through the process. For big…

Drew Herron In IP Law, Patent Attorney, Patent Learning

Design and Utility Patents for the Same Product: When Do You Need Both?

If you’re building a physical product—anything from a kitchen tool or outdoor gear to a gadget or medical device—you’ll run into two main patent types: utility patents and design patents.…

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