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Overview. How Much Does It Cost? What is the goal?Opportunities For SavingsPre-Patent Application PreparationPreparationFiling and ExaminationPost-Examination. DMEAST
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1. Tips For Cost-Effective Patent Protection
Mary Anthony Merchant, Ph.D.
2. Overview How Much Does It Cost? What is the goal?
Opportunities For Savings
Pre-Patent Application Preparation
Preparation
Filing and Examination
Post-Examination
DMEAST #10226950 2 Opportunities for savings can be found at all stages of patent preparation and examinationOpportunities for savings can be found at all stages of patent preparation and examination
3. Overview (Pre-Patent App Preparation) Pre-Patent Application Preparation
Selection of Patent Counsel
Invention Disclosure Form (IDF)
Patentability Search
Managing Expectations/Budgets
Patent Strategy - Provisional, Non-Provisional and/or PCT, International
Selection- Does the patent attorney know the technology/some experience in the area, who will really do the work, who will supervise the workSelection- Does the patent attorney know the technology/some experience in the area, who will really do the work, who will supervise the work
4. Overview (Preparation) Preparation of the Patent Application
Background
Figures
Number of Claims
Scope of Claims
Types of Claims
Review and Comment Cycle(s)
5. Overview (Filing and Examination) Filing and Examination
What is the goal- short-lived, long-lived technology
Information Disclosure Statement (IDS)
Assignments, Declarations and Powers of Attorney
International Applications
Office Actions
RCEs/Appeals
Continuation/Divisional Applications
6. Overview (Post-Examination) Post-Examination
Maintenance Fees/Annuity Payments
Leveraging the Patent/Supporting the Patent
License
Sale
Assertion
Review With IP Counsel
Increased Involvement Can Often Save $
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