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The Complete Illustrated Online Reference Guide To
Succeeding With U.S. Patents
Detailed Table of Contents
Part 1: The Rules Of Patent Success
Lesson 1 - The Basic Language Of Patents
Introducing Patents
The Patent Document
Design Patents
Plant Patents
Utility Patents
The Inventor's Recipe
The Patent Front Page
The Drawing Sheets
The Written Description
The Person Of Ordinary Skill In The Art
The Patent Claims
A Closer Look At Patent Claims
Design & Plant Patent Claims
Lesson Summary
Lesson 2 - 1st Rule Of Success: Infringed
The Rule Of Infringement
The All Elements Rule
Claim Charts
Missing Elements: No Infringement
Claim Scope
Multiple Claims
Design Around
Claim Interpretation
Design Patent Infringement
Plant Patent Infringement
Paper Patents
Lesson Summary
Lesson 3 - 2nd Rule Of Success: Valid
The Validity Rule
The Prior Art
Grace Period
The Validity Minefield
Just One Claim Interpretation
Novelty
Combinations
Anticipation
Obviousness
The Graham Obviousness Factors
Validity of Design & Plant Patents
The Written Description, Enablement & Best Mode Requirements
Lesson Summary
Lesson 4 - 3rd Rule Of Success: Enforceable
Law & Equity
Modern Equity
Inequitable Conduct
Material To Patentability
Patent Misuse
Laches
Estoppel
Lesson Summary
Lesson 5 - 4th Rule Of Success: Large Sales
Damages
Lost Profits
The Infringer's Profits
Reasonable Royalty
Proving Damages
Enhanced Damages
Limitations On Damages
Attorney Fees
Costs
Interest
Patent Expenses
Declaratory Judgment Actions
Patent Rewards v Patent Expenses
Lesson Summary
Part 2: Applying The Rules To Win
Lesson 6 - Protecting Inventions Before Patent
Invention - Conception and Reduction To Practice.
No Patenting Of Just "Ideas"
First To Invent Wins In The United States
Proving Conception - The Inventor's Notebook
Protecting Confidential Information
Proving Reduction To Practice
Diligence
The United States Document Disclosure Program
Lesson Summary
Lesson 7 - Patent Attorneys And Agents
Registration
Patent Attorneys
Patent Agents
Finding A Patent Professional
Professional Fees
Technical Expertise
Locality
Fee Agreements & Retainers
Privileged & Confidential Information
Doing It Yourself
Lesson Summary
Lesson 8 - Prior Art Searches And Opinions
Patentability Searches
The Limited Scope Of The Search
It's Just An Opinion
Patentable Does Not Mean Infringed
Patentable Does Not Mean It Is Legal
Blocking Patent Claims
A Necessary Expense
Lesson Summary
Lesson 9 - The Types Of Patent Applications
Patent Applications
Non-Provisional Patent Applications
Small Entities
Provisional Applications
Priority
International Applications
The International Process
Lesson Summary
Lesson 10 - The Patent Application Process
Preparing The Patent Application
Reviewing The Application
Filing The Application
Application Costs
The Examination Process
Patent Examiners
Publication
Patent Issuance
Lesson Summary
Lesson 11 - The Basics Of Patent Licensing
Licenses
Principles Of Licensing Success
Profits
Beware Of Invention Promoters
Permission Required
Due Diligence
Creating A License
The Scope Of A License
Exclusivity
Risky Business
Lesson Summary
Lesson 12 - An Overview Of Patent Litigation
Pre-Filing Investigation
Filing The Complaint
Serving The Complaint
Response To The Complaint
Case Management
Discovery
Litigation Team
Motions
Final Pre-Trial Preparations
Trial
Appeals
Settlement
Lesson Summary
Appendices
Appendix A - Hypothetical Patents Used
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