Blog
What a Patent Actually Is, in About Ten Minutes
A plain-English tour of the US patent system for software engineers and product-minded people — what a patent is, what it gives you, what it doesn't, and how the pieces fit together.
Building a Better Mousetrap Doesn't Build a Business
A product-first look at US patents — why over 4,400 mousetrap patents exist, what a patent actually protects, and when it's worth the cost for software builders.
Reading Patents Is a Skill Most Engineers Skip
How to actually search and read US patents the way engineers read code — CPC codes, Boolean operators, claim structure, and prosecution history as competitive intelligence.
International Patents Are a Time Game, Not a Money Game
Why the 12-month Paris Convention window and the 30-month PCT window make international patent strategy much cheaper than it looks — with a specific playbook for a Vietnam-based founder.
A Patent Dispute Almost Never Ends in Court
A plain-English look at how patent fights actually get decided — demand letters, PTAB review, ITC import bans, settlement on the courthouse steps, and what Vietnam looks like compared to the US.