2. Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
Some patents do sell for a
lot of money—and some
don’t sell at all. The
reason is “scope.”
What is a patent really
worth? Can I sell it for a
lot of money?
3. Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
The scope of a patent—
what it actually covers and
how broad that coverage
is—goes a long way in
determining its value.
4. Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
A patent that covers a
whole technology will
generally be more
valuable than a patent
that narrowly covers only
a specific solution to the
problem.
5. Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
And what’s already
covered in the prior art
determines how broadly
your patent application
can be written.
7. Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
So how do I know what’s
already covered in the
prior art?
Research!
When you know what the
prior art covers, you’ll
know the scope of what
your patent could cover.
8. Yes!
They’re typically included
in the category known as
“Process.”
Then you can decide
whether it’s worth it to
you and your goals to file
for the patent.