Patenting for Inventors

In this episode I go through the differences between independent claims and dependent claims and why you should have a mix of broad independent claims and narrower dependent claims in your patent.  De...

6 Helmi 201810min

In this episode I go through the anatomy of a method claim.  I go through the various types, such as claims for new and non-obvious steps to accomplish a goal, a method of making a product, and produc...

29 Tammi 201812min

In this episode I go through the parts of a device or apparatus claim, which are the preamble, the transition word, and the limitations.  I cover some major things to think about when you draft claims...

23 Tammi 201811min

In this episode I go through the initial step of claim drafting, which is first to identify what your invention actually is.  I go through an example of patented multi-bit screwdriver using the "prune...

18 Tammi 201813min

In this episode I go over what provisional patent applications are, the differences between provisional and non-provisional patent applications, the pros and cons of provisional patent applications, a...

8 Tammi 201814min

In this episode I go through what happens from when you file your patent application until your patent issues.  There are lots of twists and turns your application can take so this is just a general o...

2 Tammi 201810min

In this episode I go through a brief introduction of the main six parts of a patent: 1) the abstract, 2) background of the invention, 3) summary of the invention, 4) brief description of drawings, 5) ...

27 Joulu 201710min

In this episode I go through the problems of telling people about your invention, who you should get to sign non-disclosure agreements, and the deadlines to file your patent application if you've alre...

20 Joulu 20177min