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From Engineer to Patent Attorney: Navigating IP Protection for Inventors - Austin Bonderer

Author
Ezekiel Iferia
Published
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ezekiel-iferia/episodes/From-Engineer-to-Patent-Attorney-Navigating-IP-Protection-for-Inventors---Austin-Bonderer-e36qrpa

How can engineers protect their inventions without breaking the bank? Austin Bonderer—patent attorney with 700+ granted patents—joins The Iferia TechCast to reveal practical IP strategies for technical professionals.


In this episode, you'll learn:

- Why most software can't be patented in the U.S. (and the "Rain Man" test for patent eligibility)

- The truth about provisional patents: When they help and when they're "expensive wallpaper"

- How to avoid the #1 mistake engineers make that kills patent potential

- Continuation practice: The "minefield" strategy for outmaneuvering competitors

- Why AI disclosure could jeopardize your IP rights


For engineers navigating the gap between innovation and legal protection, Austin's 25+ years of experience (from USPTO examiner to Fortune 100 patent lead) offers actionable insights.



Connect With Austin Bonderer:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-bonderer-a0b08b3?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app



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