Send us a textAre you an inventor, entrepreneur, or business owner looking to protect, fund, or scale your big idea? This episode is a must-watch as we dive into patents, trademarks, 3D printing innovations, and Shark Tank insights with our special guest, Adam Zimmer of Denver 3D Print Company.🎬 Episode Highlights:💡 Patents vs. Trademarks: How to protect your intellectual property the right way!🖨️ 3D Printing Breakthroughs: The latest advancements in prototyping and manufacturing.🔥 Shark Tank Breakdown: How inventors are using smart IP strategies to win deals.📈 USPTO Updates: The latest policy changes that impact inventors.🚀 Funding Your Idea: Proven steps to secure investment for your product.💡 Patents vs. Trademarks: What’s Right for You?Inventors often ask:"Do I need a patent or a trademark?"🏆 Patents protect how something works (utility & design).🎨 Trademarks protect branding (names, logos, slogans).⚖️ Why Not Both? Many successful products use both to build strong protection.🖨️ The Future of 3D Printing & Prototyping🚀 Adam Zimmer from Denver 3D Print Company shares cutting-edge advancements in 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing:✔️ From Napkin Sketch to Market – How a simple idea becomes a real product.✔️ Materials Matter – Why choosing the right material is crucial for success.✔️ Silicone Molding & Metal Casting – The secret behind scalable prototyping.✔️ Avoid Costly Mistakes – How bad design choices can kill your product.🔥 Shark Tank Breakdown: Smart IP MovesWe analyzed Pinblock, a creative toy company featured on Shark Tank that used:✔️ Design Patents – Protecting the shape & aesthetic of their blocks.✔️ Trademarks – Securing their brand name for long-term value.✔️ Unique Manufacturing Process – Making their product harder to copy.📢 Lesson for Inventors: Design patents are powerful, but utility patents offer stronger protection for long-term success.🚨 Why You Should File Your Patent NOW!Major USPTO changes are affecting the patent process:❌ Longer Wait Times – Delays due to examiner shortages.💸 Higher Filing Fees – Making early filing more cost-effective.📉 Tighter Regulations – Stricter enforcement of IP rights worldwide.🔥 Don’t wait! Secure your IP before someone else does! Book a FREE Discovery Call https://calendly.com/business-consultations/am06-podcast Support the showHave an invention or brand to protect? Or just curious about learning more? Download our FREE Inventor Kit here: https://keap.page/gw292/inventor-kit.htmlDISCLAIMEREverything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.

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