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You've come up with a creative mobile app idea and you want to protect your idea with a patent. This is smart. Patenting a mobile app is a critical part of protecting your intellectual property and allowing you to seek damages in the event it is infringed upon.  Here's what you should know. First, applying for a patent is not easy. It's a detailed and cumbersome process. In this masterclass, I hope to demystify this process by teaching you some key things about the patenting process so you don't have to rack your brain trying to figure it out for yourself. In this podcast, I'll cover the following topics: 1. Why Should You Patent a Mobile App? 2. The United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Rule; 3. The Requirements for a Patent; 4. How Much Does a Patent Cost? 5. Factors to Consider when Deciding Whether to Apply for a Patent; 6. Other ways to Protect your App Besides Patenting It; 7. Four Step-Process for Patenting Your App i. Step One: Do a patent search. ii. Step Two: Create designs for your App i