Patenting for Inventors
Patenting for Inventors
Adam L. Diament, J.D., Ph.D.: Registered Patent Attorney
Help! My Co-Inventor Refuses to Sign the Patent Application! Ep. 165
9 minutes Posted Feb 24, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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You built something together, the invention is real, the patent application is ready… and then everything grinds to a halt because your co-inventor suddenly won't sign. What happens now? Is the patent dead? Can they hold the invention hostage? In this episode, we talk through what the law actually requires when an inventor refuses to cooperate, what options still exist, and why this situation is far more common than most inventors realize. If you've ever worried that a falling-out could derail your patent, this episode might save you a lot of panic—and a lot of time.

 

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