Patenting for Inventors
Learn the steps of how to patent your invention, from initial concept to issued patent. Host and registered patent attorney, Adam L. Diament, J.D., Ph.D., guides you through the complicated process of patenting your invention. This podcast starts from the beginning of what to do when you first have an idea, all the way through the steps that lead to an issued patent. Other intellectual property areas will also be covered, such as trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing. Adam Diament is a partner at the law firm of Nolan Heimann LLP.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 168
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
When Ideas Defend Themselves: The Strange Rules of Intellectual Property Ep.160
Not all intellectual property rights are automatic. Some appear the moment you create, others only when you use, file, or keep them locked away. Join me in the latest episode of "The Patenting for In…
Lululemon Sues Costco - A Fashion Lawsuit You Can’t Just Downward Dog Out Of Ep.159
Lululemon wants Costco to stop selling its copycat couture. In this episode, I cover the juicy new lawsuit between the premium yoga brand and the king of bulk, breaking down Lululemon's patent, trade…
The Pre-Patent Power Play: Can I License My Invention While It’s Still Patent Pending? Ep.158
Can you really license your invention before your patent is granted? In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast, I break down the risks, rewards, and real-world strategies behind licensin…
The Risk of Joint Ownership in Patents – And Why It’s a Trap Ep.157
In this episode of Patenting for Inventors, we dive into the hidden pitfalls of joint patent ownership—and why it’s often more trouble than it’s worth. From licensing surprises to enforcement roadblo…
Face Value: Protecting Your Identity with Name, Image, and Likeness Rights Ep.156
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights—what they are, why they matter, and how they’re shaping everything from college sports to social media and AI. W…
Trademark Refused, Patent Approved: Illegal Intellectual Property Explained Ep.155
Can you patent an illegal invention? What about trademarking a product that breaks federal law—or copyrighting something downright criminal? In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast, yo…
Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be an Inventor? Guidance from the Patent Office Ep.154
Can AI be an inventor? The short answer is no—but the full story is more complex. In this episode, I break down the latest Patent Office guidance on AI-assisted inventions and what it means for inven…
Lights, Camera, Patent! 10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Patent Holders Ep.153
What do Michael Jackson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Prince, and Charlie Sheen all have in common? They all hold U.S. patents! In this episode of The Patenting for Inventors Podcast learn about 10 celebrities …
Can a Fancy Leg Stand on Its Own as a Trademark? The Recent Case of In re Kason Ep.152
You cannot get a design patent or a trademark registered for something that is considered "functional" -- but here's the tricky part: what counts as "functional" depends on whether you're talking abo…
Patent Me Maybe: (Carly Rae) Jepson-Style Patent Claims Ep.151
There are many ways to write patent claims. One way is called a Jepson-style patent claim, where you explicitly admit what is not inventive about your claim, and then state the part or parts that are…
What is Obviousness? A "Reasonable Expectation of Success," or "Predictable Results"? Ep.150
You cannot get a patent if your invention is obvious. This can be tricky to determine for biotech and pharmaceutical patents. There are competing standards for how this is determined. One is the "rea…
Congratulations! The Patent Office Wants More of Your Money! EP149
The Patent Office is raising its fees for patents starting on January 19, 2025! To figure out what you actually need to pay for various things can be quite confusing as there are 471 lines of fees th…
What is a Patent Post-Grant Supplemental Reexamination? EP148
What is a patent post-grant supplemental reexamination? Once your patent has been issued, sometimes you might want to have the Patent Office take a second a look to see if it really should have been …
Tricky Time Zone Patent Deadlines. EP147
There are some tricky situations when it comes to the absolute final time for you to submit a document to the Patent Office. Is the final deadline based on the time zone you're in? Based on the time …
Update on the Public Disclosure and On-Sale Bar Doctrine. Secret Methods! EP146
If you disclose your product or sell it before you have a patent application on file, you may be barred from getting a patent due to the on-sale bar doctrine. But what if you have a secret METHOD, li…
What are Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND? EP145
In this episode I go over Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) are FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) terms.
If someone comes up with a patent for a technology, and that technology becau…
Can You Patent Indigenous Knowledge and Genetic Resources? EP144
A new treaty was adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization about using knowledge and resources from indigenous people. This may have an effect on drug patents, where the initial knowled…
The New Design Patent Application Obviousness Test. EP143
There is a new standard for determining whether a design is obvious (and not patentable). The "old" rigid test called the Rosen-Durling test has been supplanted by a more flexible approach under the…
What is the Printed Matter Doctrine and Why You Can't Patent Your Book. EP142
In this episode I go over a doctrine in patent law called the "Printed Matter Doctrine." You generally can't get a patent on something if the only difference is that you provided some written instruc…