A good starting point covers documenting the invention in writing, running a basic prior art search, understanding the difference between provisional and non-provisional filings, and knowing when to bring in professional help. Most first-time inventors benefit from a structured invention disclosure process rather than trying to draft claims themselves from scratch.
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