In this episode, we sit down with Ted Anthony, a veteran patent attorney with decades of experience advising founders, operators, and acquirers on intellectual property in M&A transactions.

Ted breaks down how patents and trademarks actually function inside real deals and why IP should protect economic value, not be confused with creating it.

This conversation covers:

• How patents show up in middle-market M&A
• Why many founders misunderstand the value of patents
• What buyers look for during IP diligence
• Patent term limits, maintenance fees, and enforcement risk
• Why laddered patent portfolios matter for exit value
• Provisional patents and when to file
• Trademarks vs patents and why they work differently
• Licensing strategies that unlock hidden value

This episode is essential listening for founders, inventors, private equity groups, and advisors navigating technology-driven deals.

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