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Your lawyer won't tell you the full cost of getting a patent, unless you ask them directly. Here's why that's a problem. When you file a patent, they only quote you the preparation and filing fees. What they rarely mention: examination fees (they call "prosecution"), maintenance fees, and foreign filing costs — which can multiply your costs by 5–6x, especially if you're not paying attention. The question your lawyer should be asking (but isn't): Are these patents worth it for your business? ...

Mark Cuban, is an amazing businessman, investor, TV personality, and prior owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. This man truly understands IP. His interview in 2011 has proven the test of time, "A patent by itself is worthless. If you don’t have a way to make money, you have wasted thousands of dollars." At Infinite, we tell entrepreneurs the same thing: Make sure you have a real business or a clear path to the business, then explore IP to protect the business. "I can’t even begin to tell you...