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What deeptech founders should know before filing their first patent
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An IP primer for early-stage deeptech founders — prioritisation, cost and long-term defensibility.
The strongest deeptech companies treat patents as a moat, not a press release. This primer walks through what to file first, what to wait on, and how Aspire mentors typically pressure-test an IP narrative before a live pitch.
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