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
How to Defer Payment of Covid-19 Related Provisional Applications. EP122
In this episode I go over a special program from the Patent Office about how you can defer payment of your provisional patent application filing fees if your invention is Covid-19 related.
What is the Covid-19 Prioritized Examination Program? EP121
What is the Covid-19 Prioritized Examination? In this episode, learn how to get your patent application placed at the front of the line at the Patent Office with this free special program so your inv…
Quick Path Information Disclosure Statements (QPIDS). EP120
In this episode I go over the procedure of what to do if your patent is about to issue, you paid the issue fee to the Patent Office, but you just found something similar to your invention that you di…
Women's History Month - Hedy Lamarr. EP119
In this episode, in honor of Women's History Month, I talk about one of the most famous female inventors of all time, actress Hedy Lamarr. Learn about her great achievements both on and off the scree…
Bonus Episode 06: David Schnider - Branding and Licensing
Learn the ins and outs of branding and licensing with special guest, attorney David Schnider, partner at Nolan Heimann. We discuss royalties, minimum guarantees, audits, what to watch out for in lic…
Bonus Episode 05: Ara Oghoorian - Acap Advisors and Accountants - Business Entities and Tax Considerations
In this bonus episode of the "Patenting for Inventors" podcast I interview Ara Oghoorian, founder of Acap Advisors and Accountants. We talk about things to consider when you want to turn your invent…
Patent Litigation at the International Trade Commission. EP118
In this episode of the podcast I go over another way to litigate your patent. By using the International Trade Commission (ITC) you can stop imported infringing goods at the border. Learn how the ITC…
What Happens at a Patent Trial? EP117
In this episode of the "Patenting for Inventors" podcast, I go over all the stages of a patent trial, including: preparation, jury selection, opening statements, witness testimony, closing statements…
What is Patent Litigation Discovery? EP116
In this episode of the Patenting for Inventors Podcast I go over the basics of patent litigation discovery, including initial disclosures, requests for production of documents, requests for inspectio…
What is Patent Litigation Scheduling? EP115
When a patent case starts, the judge wants to make sure that both parties are progressing in a timely manner to resolve the matter. Various parts of the case must be completed by certain dates, whic…
How to Invalidate a Patent Quickly and Cheaply Using a Single Website. EP114
If you have received a cease and desist letter for your product based on alleged patent infringement, there may be a way to respond that is quick, simple, and cheap, by using a single easy to use web…
Should I Be Afraid That My Patent Attorney Will Steal My Idea? EP113
Should you be afraid that your patent attorney will steal your idea? Why won't patent attorneys sign non-disclosure agreements if they don't plan on stealing your idea?
Can I use a Provisional Patent Application to Stop Infringers or Stop People From Stealing my Invention? EP112
What good does a provisional patent application do? Can you use it to stop infringers? Can filing a provisional patent application stop others from stealing your invention? Find out as I answer this …
Does Your Employer Own Your Invention? EP111
If you're an employee and come up with an invention, there's a good chance you don't actually own your invention. Listen to this episode to learn about the factors used to determine whether you or y…
Shifting the Case Back to the USPTO. EP110
In this episode I talk about how a patent suit at the district court can be temporarily halted by the defendant requesting a post-grant review at the USPTO. This usually happens with an inter partes…
How to Answer a Patent Infringement Complaint. EP109
In this episode I go over how to answer a patent infringement complaint. You just received a complaint that alleges that you are selling a product that infringes someone else's patent. What do you d…
Submarine Patents - EP108
What are submarine patents and should you be afraid of them? In this episode I go over an old trick to keep your invention secret until everyone is using it. Then when your patent issues, surprise b…
The Top 10 Patent Acronyms. EP107
In this episode I go over the top 10 acronyms you'll come across in the patent world. I talk about IP, filing your patent application with USPTO or EPO, what a PHOSITA is, using the MPEP to examine …
What Goes Into a Patent Infringement Complaint. EP106
In this episode I go through a typical patent infringement complaint, including how to write about about the party that is infringing, the infringing products, your patent, and how to ask the court t…
How to Respond to a Patent Cease and Desist Demand Letter. EP105
In this episode I discuss how to respond to a patent cease and desist letter, should you ever get one. There are various strategies such as: requesting to open up negotiations to license, threatening…