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A successful patent application is shaped by decisions made long before a patent is granted. Understanding what happens throughout the process can help founders and inventors think more intentionally about what needs to be considered during the earliest stages of drafting and filing. This takes a different approach to understanding patents by walking through the process in reverse - from the grant of a patent back to initial drafting and filing.

Participants will explore the important issues and considerations that can influence the application and what those later-stage requirements mean for decisions made at the beginning of the process. By working backward, founders can develop a clearer understanding of how the pieces of a patent application fit together and why thoughtful preparation at the drafting stage matters.

Who Should Attend

• Founders developing new technologies or products
• Inventors considering patent protection
• Startups preparing for an initial patent filing
• Founders who already have patent applications in progress
• Technical teams looking to better understand the patent application process

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