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Preparing a successful patent application:
If you’re going to spend your time and money to secure patents
on your inventions, make sure your patents are high quality and
"bulletproof". It may sound strange, but it’s fact: "it costs
less to write, file and prosecute a patent application with a
broad scope through and attorney, than it does to patent it
yourself." The reason is clear: if you patent it yourself you’ll
save a few thousand dollars, but you almost always end up with a
worthless, easy to design around patent. Meanwhile, you will
have squandered much more on developing an invention that cannot
be protected against knock-offs. Our expert inventors will show
you why you want a highly qualified patent attorney on your
team.
What you will learn:
The patent applications you will write will be broad and effective:
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Why (and when) you should write your applications
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Why your attorney should file your applications
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How to best use your patent attorney
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How to use story-telling methodology
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How to properly describe your invention
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The importance of patent drawings
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Claims writing - why it's part science, part art
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The patenting sequence: prosecution to issuance
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About possible law changes; preparing for the future
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