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Background
A patent attorney would typically charge between $8,000 and $10,000 for a patent application, although this price can be higher, according to Bitlaw Guidance. Generally, you should budget between $15,000 and $20,000 for the entire patenting process of your invention, including application prosecution costs. These estimates align with the average range reported by the American Intellectual Property Law Association's (AIPLA) biannual Economic Survey.
However, I have consistently managed to reduce these costs to three-digit figures by patenting my inventions independently. With 20 years of experience as a development engineer for the US patent leader, IBM, and over 15 years in patent drafting and prosecution at a Utah-based patent law firm, I have learned invaluable patent guidance. One time, a patent attorney reviewed a patent application I drafted in under an hour, and I paid just $250 for that service. Moreover, I successfully obtained a patent grant by overcoming a non-final office action (claim rejection) on my own. In my book, I delve into my extensive experiences in patenting both my inventions and those of my clients, offering a wealth of excellent patent guidance from multiple authorities, ensuring you are in capable hands.
Summary
This step-by-step hands-on guide to achieving great tech invention patents serves as a complete solution for DIY inventors and patent professionals seeking advanced practice tips. It helps you:
- Utilize unique tools for application drafting and prosecution that have been time-tested for patenting inventions at IBM, as well as for small businesses and startups.
- Incorporate actionable and insightful information for drafting high-tech and non-high-tech patents.
- Identify an invention and draft adequate disclosures the IBM way, leading to a successful patent application.
- Conduct free worldwide prior art searches online.
- Maximize the value of your patent by claiming your invention in all commercially relevant contexts, thus enhancing licensing income with continuable patent applications.
- Create effective drawings yourself to improve the quality of your patents in the easiest way possible.
- Become a registered e-filer to e-file applications and other patent documents like a professional.
- Successfully prosecute applications independently, supported by real-world cases I have won.
With a superb patent specification template and numerous exemplary applications (several approved without prior rejections) at your disposal, you can quickly and efficiently prepare your application, resembling filling out a form—no “legal” skills required. You will also learn a proven strategy to reveal novelties and broaden claims across multiple types for maximum protection. Furthermore, I will teach you to create exceptional drawings of your invention to support your claims and specifications.
Upon purchasing, you will receive a download link to access the Microsoft Word patent application specification template and the Microsoft Visio drawing template from the book. Additionally, you'll be able to check for any updates related to the book.
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