Free guides, frameworks, and tools to help you understand patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—whether you're just getting started or already building something. From Steve Thrasher, IP attorney since 2002.
Frameworks, guides, and plain-English explainers—no sales pitch, no jargon.
From Dreamer to Mentor—a framework built from 20 years of working with hundreds of inventors. Find out where you are and what to tackle next.
Framework • 10 min readProblem ID through Market-Responsive. The gates model that helps you get unstuck and progress to a product people will actually buy.
Framework • 12 min readThe most common question entrepreneurs ask—answered in plain English with real examples. No law degree required.
Guide • 6 min readThe complete guide to understanding and protecting your brand. Written for entrepreneurs, not lawyers. Download your free copy.
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Protect inventions, processes, and designs. Understand provisionals, utility patents, and when you need to file.
Protect names, logos, slogans, and brands. Learn the difference between ™ and ® and why it matters.
Protect creative works: video, audio, text, software, and design. Understand registration, fair use, and licensing.
Protect confidential processes and proprietary information. NDAs, employee agreements, and enforcement basics.
Answer a few quick questions and get a personalized score with specific findings—no email required to see your results.
Is your brand protected? Find out how exposed you are to trademark conflicts, competitor filings, and enforcement gaps.
Take the Brand Risk Score →Patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—get a complete picture of your intellectual property position.
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Everything you need to understand trademark protection—written for entrepreneurs, not lawyers. Whether you're naming your first product or managing a portfolio of brands, this book gives you the foundation.
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