If you are in the process of patenting an innovation, you may be wondering whether you should publish your application. Wisconsin patent attorney David Stiennon explains the potential advantages and disadvantages of publishing a patent application.

Your product designers can steer clear of a competitor's patent by working with a patent attorney to guide the design process into safe waters.

Determine whether the expense is justified by considering these benefits.

Consider the possibility of licensing patent pending technology to eliminate the risk of being locked out of a technology area.