Intellectual Property Lawyer Reveals The #1 Mistake Entrepreneurs & Inventors Make Before Filing

<p>In this episode of the Pitch to Product Podcast, Jack Dalton sits down with registered patent attorney Scott Seeley of Eastgate IP to break down the intellectual property basics every entrepreneur and inventor needs before bringing a product to market.<br /><br />Topics include:<br /><br /> - TM vs. ® - What each symbol actually means and when you can use them<br /> - Why trademarking your name and logo requires separate applications<br /> - The "spectrum of distinctiveness" and how to pick a name that's actually protectable<br /> - Why Amazon Brand Registry requires a trademark filing &amp; why that matters for e-commerce sellers<br /> - Utility patents vs. design patents - Plus why design patents are often underrated<br /> - How to figure out what part of your product is actually patentable<br /> - Real costs and timelines for filing trademarks, design patents, and utility patents<br /> - The one-year grace period on public disclosure - And why waiting too long to talk to an attorney can cost you your patent rights entirely<br /><br />Whether you're a first-time inventor or scaling an e-commerce brand, this episode gives you a practical framework for thinking about IP strategy before you spend money on branding, manufacturing, or marketing.<br /><br />Learn more about Eastgate IP here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://52launch.com/trusted-bellevue-patent-attorney-52launch" target="_blank">https://52launch.com/trusted-bellevue-patent-attorney-52launch</a><br /><br />Don't delay and start your journey with 52Launch today: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/BookCall52Launch" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/BookCall52Launch</a></p>