IE Podcast Episode #17 with Special Guest, Kevin Prince
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Summary:
In this conversation, Kevin Prince, a seasoned patent agent, shares his journey as an inventor and the challenges faced by inventors in the patenting process. He discusses the importance of understanding patent claims, the misconceptions surrounding patents, and the different types of patents available. Kevin emphasizes the significance of strong patents and the role of AI in patent research, while also providing valuable advice for inventors navigating the patent landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Inventors often struggle with getting honest feedback on their ideas.
- A patent is primarily a license to stop others from using your invention.
- Understanding patent claims is crucial for inventors.
- The independent claim is the most critical part of a patent.
- Patent pending status does not provide actual protection.
- Inventors can launch products and file patents later in the US.
- You cannot add new matter to an existing patent application.
- AI tools can assist in summarizing patent disclosures.
- It's essential to keep ideas secret until patents are filed.
Learn about our guest, Kevin Prince:
Kevin Prince is a Registered Patent Agent and founder of QuickPatents, which helps the independent inventor and small business person protect their inventions. Kevin is an engineer (UC Berkeley, 1988), the author of The Art of the Patent, an inventor, and co-founder of Inventor's Forum in 1990, a non-profit inventors assistance group in Orange County, CA. The holder of three patents himself, Kevin has had multiple successes in business, such as selling his portable computer accessories business to a public company in 2000. He is also the past president of Grid Art, which manufactured a unique line of art supplies sold on QVC, Michael's, and Hobby Lobby. Kevin enlists the help of multiple former patent examiners (both utility and design), draftsmen, engineers, researchers and administrative assistants, as needed, to get your patent application properly drafted, filed, argued and approved.
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