Advice From a Former USPTO Patent Examiner You Can't Miss!

Are you looking to improve your chances of getting a patent approved? In this interview, Stephen Key sits down with Ryan Schneer, a former USPTO patent examiner turned patent attorney, who shares insider tips on how to work effectively with patent examiners, avoid common mistakes, and get a stronger patent. Schneer IP Law is a boutique IP firm in NYC that caters to a diverse clientele, including innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives, guiding each one from the inception of their idea to the realization of their final product: https://www.schneeriplaw.com Have a product that companies should know about? Not sure what to do next to license or increase sales of your product? Apply to inventRight's Gateway Program — we are experts in licensing and have built connections with more than 800 companies looking for ideas. Move forward with confidence: https://inventright.com/gateway/ Call: +1 (650) 793-1477 Email: [email protected] 00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - Meet Ryan Schneer, founder of Schneer IP Law 02:42 - Why Treating a Patent Examiner Well Improves Your Chances 03:46 - How Patent Examiners Have Subjective Influence Over Patents 05:02 - The Importance of a Patent Attorney’s Communication Skills 05:59 - Understanding the USPTO Examiner Point System 07:31 - How Examiners Are Incentivized to Approve or Reject Patents 08:37 - What the Examiner’s Point System Means for Inventors 09:36 - The Balance Between Patent Speed & Quality at USPTO 10:44 - Can You Research Your Examiner's Approval Rate? 11:14 - How Examiner Statistics Affect Your Patent Strategy 13:09 - “Moneyball” Approach: Using Data to Improve Patent Success 14:44 - Should You File Multiple Patents Instead of One? 16:58 - How to Choose the Right Patent Attorney for Better Results 18:39 - The Importance of Patent Filing Strategies 19:37 - Why Patent Delays Can Reduce Your 20-Year Patent Term 20:20 - Fast Track Patents: Why They’re Approved Faster & More Often 22:12 - How to Navigate Patent Examiner Psychology to Your Advantage 23:09 - The Right Mindset for Working With the USPTO 24:04 - Final Advice From a Former Patent Examiner Have an invention idea? Turn it into a product and get it into stores and selling online — we show you how on inventRightTV. Whether you're trying to pitch an idea, make a prototype, get a patent, build a business, or land a licensing deal, you're in the right place. What you need to know to sell an idea and get paid. (Featuring real-life stories from entrepreneurs like you.) Learn what to do when you have an invention idea, including how to: — Pitch your invention ideas to companies who will license them — Protect your idea with a provisional patent application (PPA) — Create a simple prototype (even if you're not an engineer) — License your product and earn royalties (also known as passive income) — Avoid costly mistakes, scams, copycats, and getting ripped off along the way We've helped thousands of inventors license their invention ideas, see their products on the market here: https://inventright.com/members-success/ Hosted by inventRight founders Stephen Key and Andrew Krauss. Most inventors and most products fail. Beat the odds and become a successful inventor! Subscribe to go from idea to product. We are experts in licensing products. Set up a free consultation with inventRight: https://inventright.com/contact/ Hire inventRight to contact companies for you: https://inventright.com/gateway/ Hire inventRight to guide you to a licensing deal: https://inventright.com/coaching/ Get a prototype: https://inventright.com/prototype/ Get strong, affordable protection for your idea: https://inventright.com/patents/ Call +1 (650) 793-1477 Email [email protected] New to product licensing? Read Stephen Key’s book “One Simple Idea”: https://amzn.to/4fwVVOT Free Inventor Resources: https://bit.ly/3AaGko2 About Stephen Key Award-winning inventor with 20+ patents and products sold worldwide. Co-founder of inventRight, bestselling author, and speaker on licensing and IP strategies. About Andrew Krauss Licensing expert with 25+ years of experience. Co-founder of inventRight and former president of one of the nation’s top inventor associations. Speaker at USPTO events and innovation advocate. About inventRightTV The #1 YouTube channel for people who want to turn an idea into a product with 86K+ subscribers and nearly 1M monthly impressions. For sponsorships, email: [email protected] Disclaimer: inventRight is not a law firm. For legal, patent, or trademark advice, consult a professional.