Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
Why do patent attorneys charge so much?
A.
Patent attorneys have to get a degree in science or engineering
and a law degree, and take and pass both the Patent Bar as well as
the general legal bar. They often have expensive homes and cars
and lots of student debt that they want you to pay for.
Q.
Can I really write my own patent application?
A.
Yes! Writing patent applications is a skill, and, just like any
skill, it can be taught. It should be taught by someone with
expertise and experience. If you aren’t able to draft a patent
application after taking our course, you can return the DVDs for a
full refund – and you can even keep the bonus items!
Q.
What is the difference between a provisional and nonprovisional
patent application?
A.
Provisional applications require less information and less
structure, and they provide a filing date at the Patent Office to
make your invention “patent pending.” However, they are NOT
examined by the Patent Office, and they expire in one year. The
ONLY way to get a patent is to file a nonprovisional patent
application. Do-It-Yourself Provisional Patent™ will teach you how to
draft and file a provisional patent application, and
Do-It-Yourself Patent Course™ will teach you how to
draft and file a nonprovisional patent application.
Q.
What is the difference between a design patent and a utility
patent?
A.
Design patents are very narrow and cover only a particular
design. For most inventions, design patents are completely
worthless. A utility patent is the “real deal.” Do-It-Yourself
Patent Course™ will teach you how to draft and file a
nonprovisional utility patent application.
Q.
What are the elements of a nonprovisional patent application?
A. A
nonprovisional patent application includes a specification,
drawings, and claims. The claims are the single most important
part of the patent application, as they determine the scope of
your patent, if one issues. Do-It-Yourself Patent Course™ spends
a significant amount of time teaching you how to draft valuable
claims that aren’t too broad and aren’t too narrow.
Q.
How much does the Patent Office charge to submit a patent
application?
A.
The current fees are $105 to file a provisional patent application
and $515 to file a nonprovisional patent application. You can
file a provisional application and wait up to one year before
filing the nonprovisional patent application. However, the Patent
Office will not examine your application during this time.
Q.
How long does it take to get a patent?
A.
After your application is filed, the Patent Office will then
examine it. However, due to a backlog at the Patent Office,
a first response to your application will usually take between one
and four years. During this time, your application is patent
pending. The subsequent "prosecution" on your application
could take another year or two.
Q.
Can I license my invention while it is patent pending?
A.
Yes. Once your nonprovisional application publishes -- and
you can request normal publication at 18 months or early
publication about four months after filing -- you may be entitled
to "provisional" rights.
Q.
How much will it cost, in total, to write and file my patent
application?
A.
Our Do-It-Yourself Patent Course™ is priced at $199. The
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office charges $105 to submit a
provisional patent application, and $515 to submit a
nonprovisional patent application. The total cost, if you
submit both a provisional and nonprovisional application, would be
$819.
If
you have other questions, please feel free to
email us!
Nothing to Lose
For
less than the price of one hour with a patent attorney, you can
gain the tools you need to draft and file your own nonprovisional
patent application on your invention. Why spend $3,500 to $10,000
to hire someone else to write a patent application when you can
do it yourself with Do-It-Yourself Patent Course™?
Patent attorneys like to complicate the process to justify billing
rates that range from $150 to over $500 per hour. Do-It-Yourself
Patent Course™ eliminates
the complexities, clarifies the
confusing jargon, and streamlines the process to allow any inventor
to write and submit a patent application.
Do-It-Yourself Patent Course™ --
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Taught by Andrew
Knight, J.D., a patent expert, inventor, university instructor,
and experienced Registered Patent Agent.
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Includes an
11-hour instructional course teaching you, step-by-step, how to write a
complete, nonprovisional patent application on your invention.
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Includes
course
materials with real-life examples, an
8-page Quick Start Guide,
and free Priority shipping.
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Includes a
60-day
Better-Than-Money-Back Guarantee if you aren’t completely
satisfied.
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All this for only
$199.
Take the next step now and learn to write and file a patent application on your invention without paying
high priced attorneys.
