A Guide to Patent Development

Angie Jones

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Master Inventor

A patent is a

government issuance

of the right to exclusively

make, use, and sell an invention

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Why would I want a patent?

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What does my company have to do with it?

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    How do I come up with ideas?

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Passive Approach

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Active Approach

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Coupling the Approaches

Passive

Active

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There is a test...or 4!

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Subject Matter Test

  • Process
  • Machine
  • Manufacture
  • Composition of matter

USPTO Descriptions

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Novelty Test

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Non-obviousness Test

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Enabling Description Test

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Bonus Test: Value

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Applying for the Patent

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Make a Wish!

Angie Jones

https://angiejones.tech

@techgirl1908

Master Inventor

A Guide to Patent Development

By Angie Jones

A Guide to Patent Development

Technology is constantly evolving with new ideas being developed every day. Don't just limit yourself to being a user of new technology; become an inventor of it! In this workshop, you'll learn what makes an idea patentable, how to come up with innovative ideas as a tester, and the process for pursuing protection for your ideas via software patents.

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