If you missed PMP partner Miles Steininger and Byron Thom of BDC give their talk “IP Speaker Series: Public Disclosures & IP rights” on 2025 July 23, Wed, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT you can view the recording here. Some of the content is below.
Overview
This casual, interactive discussion will unpack how public disclosures—via trade shows, blogs, social media, investor pitches and more—can jeopardize a startup’s patent rights under “absolute novelty” regimes. You can use disclosures to prevent others from patenting. An expert will share strategies for maintaining strong IP hygiene while still promoting your company.
Why view the recording?
- Learn the trade-offs between marketing your story and preserving global patentability
- Understand how even small disclosures can create roadblocks to broad claim coverage
- Gain clarity on simple filing and publication tactics that tech companies use to protect their innovations
What you’ll gain
- Insider knowledge of core IP concepts related to public disclosures
- Real-world examples of filing and publication strategies used by companies to secure broad patent rights
- Practical, step-by-step takeaways you can implement immediately to avoid future costs and complications
- A chance to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with peers facing similar IP challenges
Who should view the recording
Founders, startup teams, tech innovators and anyone in the startup ecosystem who needs to balance telling their story with safeguarding the company’s most valuable assets. Whether you’re at the seed stage or scaling fast, this session will equip you to speak confidently—and safely—about your breakthrough.
Conclusion
If you have any questions about your disclosure strategy, IP strategy, protection of an invention or a design please contact us.
