Patents & Trademarks 💡

Module 2: Patents & Trademarks – Protect Your Idea Before You Launch

In Module 2, you’ll learn how to protect your invention and secure your brand long before it hits the market. This video breaks down the entire intellectual property process in a simple, step-by-step way so new inventors finally understand how patents, trademarks, and ownership actually work.

Most creators are confused—and often intimidated—by the legal side of inventing. This module removes the mystery. You’ll see exactly what you need, what you don’t, when to file, how to file, and how to avoid the costly mistakes that slow down or ruin great ideas.

Based on 40+ years of bringing products to market and protecting them worldwide, this video gives you the insider playbook used by successful inventors who build products into trusted, recognizable brands.

What You’ll Learn in This Module

✔ When to File a Patent (and When Not To) Learn the difference between provisional and non-provisional patents, and discover how to protect your idea early without overspending.

✔ How to Use a Provisional Patent to Your Advantage See how a simple, affordable provisional filing can secure your invention for 12 months while you test, validate, and pitch your idea.

✔ Understanding Trademarks & Brand Protection Learn how trademarks protect your product name, logo, brand identity, packaging, and future product line.

✔ What You Can Do Yourself vs. When You Need an Attorney Discover the tasks you can complete on your own