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Patent Strategy Implementation Rimai
A practical guide for inventors, scientists, and engineers on how to develop and implement a coherent patent strategy to protect their intellectual property and achieve commercial success.
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What it’s about
Technical innovators like scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs routinely solve complex problems, yet they often fail to recognize these solutions as legally patentable inventions, leaving their hard-won intellectual property vulnerable. This book, written by a veteran researcher and IP manager, serves as a translator and guide, speaking directly to the technical community in their own language. It provides a step-by-step process for not only identifying what constitutes a patentable invention but also for building a strategic 'wall' of patents—a portfolio—around your technology. You will learn how to prioritize inventions, draft effective patent applications, collaborate with legal counsel, and navigate the patent prosecution process to secure a dominant market position, generate licensing revenue, and prevent competitors from profiting off your work.
The through-line
- Who it’s for
- A technical innovator—a scientist, engineer, entrepreneur, or inventor—who creates novel products and solutions. They want to protect their hard work, increase the value of their innovations, and achieve commercial success without competitors stealing their ideas.
- The problem
- Competitors can easily copy or reverse-engineer their innovations, eroding market share and rendering their significant R&D investment worthless. They feel frustrated, vulnerable, and intimidated by the complex, jargon-filled legal world of patents, believing they are not equipped to protect their own work.
- The plan
- Understand the legal definitions of a patent and an invention.
- Learn to systematically identify patentable inventions in your work by focusing on the problems you solve.
- Develop a coherent patent strategy by prioritizing inventions and applications.
- Actively participate in drafting the patent application, especially the claims and background.
- Collaborate effectively with legal counsel to navigate the prosecution process and build a strong portfolio.
- The payoff
- A strong patent portfolio is built, creating a 'wall' of protection around their technology. · They gain control of their marketplace, deterring competitors or forcing them to license the technology. · The value of their company and their personal career profile significantly increases.
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Additional reading
- Basic Drawing Techniques · Greg Albert and Rachel Wolf
Recommended by the authors for readers who need to learn fundamental drawing skills before attempting to create drawings manually with pen and ruler.
- Keys to Drawing · Bert Dodson
Suggested as a resource to develop the basic drawing abilities required for the manual methods described in the book.
- The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain · Betty Edwards
A classic book recommended to help aspiring drawers develop their observational and rendering skills, which are foundational for manual patent drawing.
- Patent It Yourself · David Pressman
This book is presented as a companion to 'Patent It Yourself', which covers the written portion and formal paperwork of the patent application that this book does not.
- Profit From Your Idea: How to Make Smart Licensing Deals · Richard Stim
The book recommends this title for detailed guidance on the invention licensing process, including finding licensees, negotiating terms, and drafting a comprehensive agreement.
- How to Make Patent Drawings · Jack Lo and David Pressman
This companion book is recommended for step-by-step instructions on creating formal patent drawings that meet the USPTO's strict formatting rules.
- Trademark: Legal Care for Your Business & Product Name · Stephen Fishman
Referenced for readers who need more in-depth information on selecting, searching, and registering trademarks to supplement their patent rights.
- The Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know · Stephen Fishman
Suggested for a complete discussion of copyright law, which the book only covers in an overview, for protecting expressive works associated with an invention.
- Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) · U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Frequently cited as the 'examiner's bible,' this is the definitive official guide to the rules, laws, and procedures used by the USPTO during patent examination.
- Patent Pending in 24 Hours · Richard Stim and David Pressman
Mentioned as a resource for more information on preparing a Provisional Patent Application, including use of Nolo's online PPA program.