Anatomy of a Patent

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Patent Application Process

What we’ll discuss

• Anatomy of a patent • Patent claims • Examination process • Costs

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Anatomy of a Patent

• Abstract • Drawings • Field and Background of the Invention • Summary of the Invention • Detailed Description • Claims

Anatomy of a Patent

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Anatomy of a Patent

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Examination Process

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Costs

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Summary

• Patent application describes your invention in great detail

• Patent claims determine the scope of your rights in the invention

• The patent application process can take years

• Obtaining a patent can be an expensive endeavor, especially if you are using a patent attorney