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
How to Patent Search and Find Similar Inventions? EP004
In this episode I go through ways to do a patent search, including key word searches, classification searches, and forward/backward citation searches. I also go through an example patent search for a...
19 Dec 201713min
Is My Invention New, Useful and Non-Obvious? EP003
In this episode I go through the next steps to determine whether your invention might be patentable. In order to receive a patent, your invention must be new, useful, and non-obvious. But how is tha...
14 Dec 20177min
