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How to turn solved problems into defensible IP: the golden rule for running a mining session, the four layers of patents worth looking for, and a simple test for deciding what to patent versus keep secret. Ola Wassvik continues the masterclass on patents for entrepreneurs.

Learn how to build a patent strategy that protects your business, not just your technology. Ola Wassvik, CCO of Lightbringer, shares the frameworks every tech founder needs to know — from the 1–2% rule to building a portfolio by funding stage.

What patents actually cost from filing to grant, why the PCT and national stages create a cost cliff, and how tiering your portfolio and picking the right countries keeps your budget predictable. Ola Wassvik continues the masterclass on patents for entrepreneurs.

How patent spend should actually scale with your business: the 1 to 2 percent rule for defensive portfolios, the 10 to 1 rule for licensing, and how your patent strategy should evolve from pre-seed through Series A and beyond. Ola Wassvik continues the masterclass on patents for entrepreneurs.

How patents actually work in practice: why filing date beats invention date, how pending patents give you strategic flexibility, and how to split trade secrets from patents. Ola Wassvik continues the masterclass on patents for entrepreneurs.

Lightbringer Insights isn't just another patent search tool, it's like having a senior patent strategist who understands your technology and can analyse the entire IP landscape in seconds.

In today's fast-paced innovation landscape, traditional patent filing processes can no longer keep up with the speed of technological advancement.

The patent basics every first-time founder needs: how filing works, why timing matters, and when trade secrets beat patents. Ola Wassvik breaks it down in this masterclass on patents for entrepreneurs.

Join us for a deep dive with Alice Mussard from Evolution Europe for a practical session on how deep tech startups can successfully navigate EU funding — and avoid the common pitfalls that lead to rejection.