Understanding The Patent Examination Process

The patent examination process is complex, confusing and difficult, so understanding what to expect is essential to surviving it and actually getting an issued patent. This video explains how rejections are a natural and expected part the of the patent examination process and how back-and-forth between the applicant and patent examiner can result in an issued patent by the patent examiner being convinced that the invention as claimed is new and non-obvious in view of the prior art. Additional Patent Resources: My best-selling book, Patents Demystified: https://amzn.to/2MX5le9 The top book on licensing your idea or invention: https://amzn.to/3tDLSib (One Simple Idea by Stephen Key) When to file a patent application: https://www.dwt.com/blogs/startup-law... Is software patentable: https://www.dwt.com/blogs/startup-law... My appearance on CNBC’s “The Profit” with Marcus Lemonis: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/11/08... Gear Used to Make This Video: Sony ZV1 Camera - https://amzn.to/3I1yNtB Limo Softbox Lights - https://amzn.to/3jrwd5K PowerDeWise Microphone - https://amzn.to/3GiI3bl **** DISCLAIMER: Information in this video is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The law can change and the information in this video may be outdated, so you should always consult an attorney regarding your specific issues in view of the current state of the law. ***** 00:00 - Intro to Patent Examination 00:12 - Only Non-Provisionals Examined 00:53 - Time Until Patent Examination Begins 01:11 - Patent Examination 01:41 - Patents can be Broad or Narrow 02:12 - Rejections & Responses 3:43 - Allowance and Issued Patent 4:09 - Patent Claims