Episode 9 - Patent Pending

In Episode 9 – Patent Pending - of E.B. Spoke – The Podcast, Erik Boemanns and Jon Hobbs discuss the pivotal role of patents in the tech and software industries. Our conversation covers various aspects of intellectual property, including utility, design, and plant patents, along with trademarks and copyrights. A significant focus is placed on software patents, highlighting their importance and common misconceptions. The discussion extends to the role patents play in startups and cyber security, stressing the necessity of securing patents to safeguard innovations and attract venture capital. Strategies for international patent filings and the benefits of provisional patents are also examined. Finally, the impact of patents on AI innovations is discussed, detailing how patents can protect the application of AI in solving unique problems and the recent guidelines by the USPTO concerning AI technologies.