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The feeling you get when you build a prototype of one of your ideas is truly magical. Suddenly, something that only existed in your head you can now touch, see, and play with. I’ve been licensing my ...

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Too many entrepreneurs treat filing a patent as a milestone in itself—proof that their invention matters. But filing a patent too early, or without a clear business strategy, can create serious ...

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