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Freedom to operate analysis: when you need one and what it involves
A freedom to operate analysis tells you whether your product would infringe someone else's in-force patent claims. Here is when deep-tech companies should do one, what it covers, and what to do if it finds a blocking patent.
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When to file: the clock starts earlier than you think
A paper, a poster or an investor deck can use up your patent rights, especially outside the United States. Here is how the grace period, absolute novelty, provisional and PCT deadlines fit together, with a filing calendar.
