On this episode of the Tech Leader Talk podcast, I'm declaring 2026 as The Year of Patent Strategies. I've been helping tech companies build robust patent strategies for almost 30 years. My top priority for 2026 is to help more tech companies create or strengthen their patent strategies.

An important benefit of building a strong patent strategy is peace of mind. This peace of mind comes from knowing that you have identified every invention developed by your team and took steps to protect the most valuable inventions. You have peace of mind knowing that you have secured your competitive advantage, increased the company's valuation, and positioned the company as an industry leader.

To help companies get started, I have created a one-page summary of my 7-Step system for building a robust patent strategy. I would be happy to send you a copy of this document. Just email me or send me a message via LinkedIn (see links below).

Contact me via email: Steve@SteveSponseller.com OR see my contact information on my website, which is: https://SteveSponseller.com

Link to my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesponseller

Link to Nov. 20, 2025 episode describing Step 1: https://www.podpage.com/tech-leader-talk-1/a-critical-1st-step-when-building-your-patent-strategy-steve-sponseller/

You can also contact me to schedule a complimentary call to answer your questions about building your own Patent Strategy.

I hope this was helpful. Wishing you a happy Year of Patent Strategies!