Author here. >>This may help in getting the patent, but it also enables someone else to exploit the same loop holes to file a patent for the copy of our invent

Author here. >>This may help in getting the patent, but it also enables someone else to exploit the same loop holes to file a patent for the copy of our invention by just changing the grammar/vocabulary because our patent was too generic. >That's not how that works. I think, it's incomplete when the prior argument for that is not included. This is the complete argument - >Unfortunately, patent attorneys tend to force the inventor to not to be specific in describing their invention in the patent application in order to exploit the loop holes in patent examination; This may help in getting the patent, but it also enables someone else to exploit the same loop holes to file a patent for the copy of our invention by just changing the grammar/vocabulary because our patent was too generic. That is, if you compromise while drafting patent someone else will exploit it the same way. >Investor expectations is a big reason to get a patent. I agree, especially if it's a 'proven' HW startup. Emphasis on 'proven', if the patent is not for a solution which solves a real problem with commercial viability, no investor is going to turn your side even if you get a patent i.e. in other words if you are not sure about the success of your product, patents are just a waste of time and wouldn't bring investors magically. >I'm imagining the author is not in a Western country based on the dropped indefinite articles?? True. >Some idea of their experience would help give authority to the article. Close family member is a patent attorney with 20 years experience, having worked for largest multinational companies and current work being facilitating patent deals(usually worth several millions) in a foreign country (My arguments in this content was validated with that attorney). I have personally applied and later abandoned International patents for my products in my earlier startup (The said attorney was not involved in my patent application due to work clauses).