How to Draft Claims - Part 4 - Independent and Dependent Claims. EP012
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 Feb 201810min
How to Draft Claims - Part 3 - Anatomy of a Method Claim. EP011
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 Jan 201812min
How to Draft Claims - Part 2 - Anatomy of a Device or Apparatus Claim. EP010
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 Jan 201811min
How to Draft Claims - Part 1 - Identifying Your Invention. EP009
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 Jan 201813min
What are Provisional Patent Applications and Should I File One? EP008
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 Jan 201814min
What is the Patent Application Process? EP007
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 Jan 201810min
How to Read and Understand the Parts of a Patent. EP006
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 Dec 201710min
Should I Tell People About My Invention and What are the Patent Application Deadlines? EP005
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 Dec 20177min
