Securing a patent
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Securing a patent for a business idea or product is not a straightforward process. As an entrepreneur in a competitive industry, you need to protect your invention but it’s a time-consuming and financial investment that you will be making; before doing so, and in order to increase your chances of getting a patent, you have to have a solid marketing plan in place and be certain that your product can be used by your customers, is innovative and unique.