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🧬 Filing First Matters for Biotech Startups — Here’s Why

In biotech, the clock starts ticking fast. Under today’s first-to-file patent system, the first person or company to file a patent application usually wins — even if someone else invented it first.

Why This Is a Big Deal If you’re working on:

A new drug or therapy

A diagnostic tool

A genetic engineering breakthrough

… filing first could be the difference between owning your innovation or losing it.

3 Reasons to File Early 1️⃣ Beat the Competition — One day’s delay can cost you your rights. 2️⃣ Secure Investor Confidence — Investors & pharma partners want strong IP before they commit. 3️⃣ Go Global — Early filing opens the door to worldwide protection via the PCT system.

Pro Tip: Even a provisional patent can lock in your filing date for 12 months while you refine your invention — at a fraction of the cost.

Avoid This Costly Mistake Never publish your findings before filing a patent. Academic journals, conferences, or even a LinkedIn post can destroy your rights in most countries.

💼 Partner with @ipconsultinggroup-1 We know the urgency & complexity of biotech IP. Let’s make sure your invention is protected — from lab bench to global markets.