{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tracking All of Your Critical Inventions \u2013 Steve Sponseller","description":"On this episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast, I\u2019m continuing the discussion of my 7-Step system that\u2019s helped dozens of tech companies build robust patent strategies. Today I will be discussing the third step in that system, which is important to ensure that your million dollar inventions don\u2019t slip through the cracks. Step 3 that I\u2019m talking about today is important after an invention has been identified by someone in your organization.  Once an invention is identified, it\u2019s critical to keep track of that invention as it\u2019s evaluated and possibly approved for filing a patent application. If you identify an invention, but then lose track of it, you may be losing the opportunity to protect valuable inventions. This episode discusses encouraging team members to use an Invention Disclosure Form to submit inventions. I also describe what to include in an Invention Disclosure Form and how to track submitted forms. Steve\u2019s book You can get a copy of Steve\u2019s book, Cracking the Patent Code, through Amazon (Paperback or Kindle) at:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Cracking-Patent-Code-Competitive-Inventions\/dp\/B08HQ92X1D You can also download a free PDF copy of the book at:  https:\/\/stevesponseller.com\/book\/ Questions? If you have any questions about building a robust patent strategy for your company, contact me to schedule a complimentary call. Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com Thanks for listening! Be sure to get your free copy of my latest book, Cracking the Patent Code, and discover my proven system for identifying and protecting your most valuable inventions. Get the book at https:\/\/stevesponseller.com\/book. ","author_name":"Tech Leader Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/www.techleadertalk.com","html":"