Ask HN: What do founders do to avoid getting blocked by competitor patents?
Hi HN,<p>I’m researching how early-stage startups and tech teams handle IP risk
when they choose not to file patents.<p>In particular:
- Have you ever built something first, but worried someone else might patent it?
- Did cost, speed, or uncertainty keep you from filing?
- Have you used (or considered) defensive disclosures or prior art strategies?<p>I’m trying to understand real-world behavior, not sell anything.
I put together a short anonymous survey to collect structured data
from founders, engineers, and IP folks.<p>If you’re willing to share input, here’s the link:
https://forms.gle/8UAytkGNfge4GKrH8<p>Also very interested in hearing experiences directly in the comments.<p>Thanks!
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Hi HN,<p>I’m researching how early-stage startups and tech teams handle IP risk
when they choose not to file patents.<p>In particular:
- Have you ever built something first, but worried someone else might patent it?
- Did cost, speed, or uncertainty keep you from filing?
- Have you used (or considered) defensive disclosures or prior art strategies?<p>I’m trying to understand real-world behavior, not sell anything.
I put together a short anonymous survey to collect structured data
from founders, engineers, and IP folks.<p>If you’re willing to share input, here’s the link:
https://forms.gle/8UAytkGNfge4GKrH8<p>Also very interested in hearing experiences directly in the comments.<p>Thanks!