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Online Whitepaper with insights on defensive publishing
Discover some key aspects you need to know getting started with defensive publishing in our online whitepaper – complete with a checklist and practical guide for download.
Learn how to strategically preserve your freedom to operate without the high cost of patents. This free whitepaper explains the benefits of defensive publication as a legally recognized tool to create prior art, block competitors' patents, and maintain freedom to operate. You'll discover when and how to use defensive disclosure effectively, compare it to traditional patent filings, and evaluate cost-saving alternatives like Proofbox. With clear guidance on legal requirements for defensive publishing, step-by-step instructions, and a comparison of leading platforms, this whitepaper is an essential reading for startups, inventors, and IP professionals seeking to optimize their intellectual property strategy.
Guide to drafting a disclosure for defensive publication
Learn some fundamentals for a comprehensive disclosure of an invention
Turn your invention into a comprehensive disclosure to establish prior art. This drafting guide outlines some key requirements for writing an effective defensive disclosure, including structure, level of detail, technical terminology, and documentation standards. Learn how to pursue a sufficient disclosure, how to communicate your invention clearly to skilled professionals, and how to use diagrams, titles, and abstracts for maximum impact. The guide also introduces the concept of cascaded publications and explains why professional preparation – preferably by a patent attorney – is essential for strategic IP protection.
Checklist for your defensive publication
Decision support: Patent application or defensive publication
Not every invention needs a patent. This free checklist could help you decide whether to pursue a patent application or opt for a defensive publication to preserve the freedom to operate for your invention cost-effectively. It exemplarily includes strategic evaluation criteria covering IP budget, enforcement potential, commercial relevance, and disclosure readiness. Use this practical tool as a possible way to assess your invention step by step and identify a possible way to secure your intellectual property.
