The Challenges of Working Without a Patent Attorney
Curtis Johnson is the President of ManageByStats, a company that helps Amazon sellers expand their businesses. ManageByStats provides companies with an innovative set of software tools that helps them get more reviews, view their profits, get access to customers' databases, and improve seller feedback. Danan Coleman is the VP of Media & Events at ManageByStats and the CEO of Danan Enterprises, Inc. He has over 10 years of experience doing sales and started his own venture in 2011. Danan joined ManageByStats in 2018 and runs the firm's trade shows, masterminds, podcasts, affiliate partnerships, and more. In this episode… The process of filing or registering for a patent can be very time-consuming. It takes a dedicated schedule and extensive knowledge to carry out research, file documentation, and get approvals from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This is why entrepreneurs can benefit significantly by working with a patent attorney. For Amazon sellers, obtaining intellectual protection is a very important step for brand registry. It helps you access more tools for managing and growing your businesses, protects you from patent infringement, and helps to reduce the chances of your account getting suspended. In this episode of the Innovations and Breakthroughs Podcast, Rich Goldstein is joined by Curtis Johnson and Danan Coleman from ManageByStats to talk about the challenges that come when you don’t partner with a patent attorney. They also discuss why Amazon sellers need intellectual property protection, talk about the expiration of US patents, and explain the differences between “word” and “logo” trademarks. Stay tuned.