How will our Basic Patent Training™ course help you?
Patent Law is one of the most complex legal areas around.
But you can gain an edge by learning the fundamentals of Patent Law. Without this edge, you will most certainly flail through the 3,000+ pages of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (the source for all Patent Law).
We walk you through all the in's and out's of a patent application and its examination in this course. The course consists of 9 modules, each broken down into several concise topics.
Take quizzes with right/wrong answers relating to each topic. Increase your comprehension with instant feedback.
Search our glossary containing over 250 terms defined in plain English.
Here are just a few benefits of our self-paced course...
•
Actively learn Patent Law instead of just being a passive reader.
•
Easy to understand modules.
•
Begin immediately, no wasting time for the course to start!
The general concepts include:
Providing you with a fundamental understanding of Patent Law.
Learning what is involved with writing a patent application.
Discovering what is involved with the complex patent prosecution process.
Getting you up-to-speed with the terms involved with Patent Law.
Let's take a look at exactly what the
Basic Patent Training™ course includes...
Component #1
Modules & Quizzes
Learn the fundamentals of Patent Law quickly and easily with the Modules & Quizzes manual.
»
This 153-page manual includes 9 modules broken down into several topics.
»
A brief overview of each topic is included along with short quiz questions to help you retain the material.
Here is an overview of the material covered in the Modules & Quizzes...
Module I: Introduction to Patent Law
•
Who is involved with patent law? From inventors and patent practitioners to the USPTO and its examiners, learn who sets the stage for patent law.
•
What is involved with gaining a patent? Writing and sending in the patent application is important, but it is really just the beginning. After that comes the patent examination. Briefly learn about patent application requirements, what happens after the application is sent in and the PTO's three strike rejection system.
•
When is something considered a patentable invention? We will divulge the rules of patentability, focusing on exactly what a patentable invention really is.
•
Where does patent law come from anyway? Learn about the source for all this mess.
•
Why bother with a patent at all? Learn about the rights that are granted when a patent is issued (and a few that aren't).
Module II: Patent Basics
•
Not just anyone can view patents. Learn about the USPTO's confidentiality code.
•
Discover the filing date peculiarities associated with patent applications.
•
Learn the difference between inventors and assignees and who power of attorney may be granted to.
•
The USPTO is all about fees. Learn about small entities, the discounts given and maintenance fees.
•
Finally, learn how to submit an application and the relevant documents to the PTO.
Module III: Application Types
•
Learn the fundamentals of national, international patents and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Foreign filing requirements will also be covered.
•
There are two parent application types; nonprovisional and provisional. Learn the differences between the two and what their major requirements are.
•
There are many subsequent patent application types. These include divisionals, continuing, C-I-P's, CPA's, substitutes, RCE's and reissues. There is also a special application type that really isn't for a patent at all!
Module IV: What goes in an Application?
•
Gain an overview of the contents that are included in an acceptable patent application.
•
Learn all about the oath/declaration and information disclosure statements.
•
The specification is one of the most important parts of the application. We will discuss its contents, especially the claims. Learn the general rules regarding claims and how they must be written.
•
Drawings are required in most patent applications. Learn the specifics related to drawings and the alternatives that may be possible.
Module V: Examination Basics
•
Office actions are at the core of the examination process. We will discuss first Office actions, second Office actions and Final rejections. Then, we will touch on how to respond to these Office actions and make amendments to the application.
•
Applicants may be able to apply for an extension of time if they are having difficulty responding to an Office action. Learn the in's and out's of extensions of time.
•
It isn't always possible to communicate clearly through mail, therefore an applicant may be able to schedule an interview with the examiner assigned to their application.
•
The examination of an application may take years. By filing a petition to make special, the applicant may considerably speed up the examination process. Learn what it takes to qualify for a petition to make special.
•
Ultimately, an application will either be abandoned or allowed. Learn the details of each.
Module VI: Basic Rejections
•
Learn the in's and out's of the four major rejection types. These are 35 U.S.C. 101, 35 U.S.C. 102 (covered in Module VII), 35 U.S.C. 103 and 35 U.S.C. 112.
•
Discover what may or may not qualify as a patentable invention. Is the subject matter something that fits within the realm of a patented invention? A 100 page manual discussing basket-weaving will not qualify for a patent. Neither will landfill! The object must have a real world value. Rejections due to patentability issues are covered under 35 U.S.C. 101.
•
35 U.S.C. 103 and the laws of obviousness will be discussed here. If the subject matter is considered obvious, it doesn't qualify for a patent. We will ponder the line between obviousness and nonobviousness.
•
The specification is a very important component of any patent application. Discover the in's and out's of 35 U.S.C. 112, the law governing the specification.
Module VII: The Statutory Bars
•
35 U.S.C. 102 is a rejection made when an invention is not novel. An idea that is not novel will always be barred from obtaining a patent. Discover the details of this important law and learn each of its seven subsections.
•
35 U.S.C. 102(a) bars inventions that were known or used by others in the U.S. , or patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country.
•
35 U.S.C. 102(b) bars inventions that were patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country, or in public use or on sale in this country, more than one year prior to the date of the application for patent in the U.S.
•
35 U.S.C. 102(c) bars abandoned inventions.
•
35 U.S.C. 102(d) bars inventions that already received a patent or an inventor's certificate in a foreign country if certain conditions are met.
•
35 U.S.C. 102(e) bars inventions previously patented in the U.S. as of the U.S. filing date, and sometimes even the international application filing date if certain conditions are met.
•
35 U.S.C. 102(f) bars applicants from patenting inventions that they did not actually invent.
•
35 U.S.C. 102(g) bars inventions where another made the invention first in the U.S. and did not abandon, suppress or conceal it. This holds true even if the other inventive entity was not the first to file.
Module VIII: Overcoming Rejections
•
Discover when it is possible to use an affidavit under 37 C.F.R. 1.130.
•
An affidavit under 37 C.F.R. 1.131, otherwise known as "swearing back", is commonly used to overcome certain types of rejections. Learn when it is appropriate to swear back.
•
Delve into the in's and out's of 37 C.F.R. 1.132.
•
Learn how perfecting a priority claim may help overcome certain types of rejections.
•
Patentably distinguishing claims from conflicting prior art is a useful method for overcoming rejections. Learn the fundamentals of patentably distinguishing the claims.
Module IX: The Possibilities
•
All is not lost after a Final rejection is sent out. The applicant may opt to appeal the examiner's rejection.
•
Discover the in's and out's of protests. These may be submitted when a member of the public believes the subject matter in a pending application is unpatentable.
•
What if a member of the public believes the subject matter in an already issued patent is unpatentable? File a reexamination, of course. Learn the details of a reexamination.
•
The first to file may not always be the one awarded priority in certain instances. Learn about interferences; the exception to the longstanding rule.
•
Learn when patent terms expire (they don't last forever, you know).
Component #2
Glossary
This plain-English dictionary of patent law terms will be used to help you learn about Patent Law and as a reference tool in the future.
»
A 94-page glossary of IP related terms ranging from "Abandoned" to "World Intellectual Property Organization".
»
Over 250 terms are included in all.
Component #3
Online Access
The entire Basic Patent Training course is also available online, complete with audio. Just sit back, listen and learn your way to passing the Patent Bar!
As you can see, the Basic Patent Training Course™ will provide you with an invaluable overview of Patent Law.
100% No-Risk Guarantee
Best of all, each and every product we offer comes with a full 30-day money back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply send it back within the next 30-days and we will refund 100% of your purchase price.
You have 30 FULL DAYS to review our products. No questions asked. There is absolutely no risk to you!
The Basic Patent Training Course is only available in the full PES-System Patent Bar Review Package.
Please click here to learn more about this complete review course.
The components of the complete Patent Bar review course include:
» Basic Patent Training™ Course
» Guidebook to Patent Law (4-Volume)
» Patent Bar Exam Prep Workbook
» PatExam Engine™ Software
» Lesson Plan
» Checklists
» Guidebook Updates
