18. Zero Cost Patent Resources for Inventors

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Patent Pending Made Simple

Outlier Patent Attorneys

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Patent Pending Made Simple is a podcast for inventors who are looking to learn more about the patent process

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Patent Pending Made Simple is a podcast for inventors who are looking to learn more about the patent process

Entrepreneurship

Business

18. Zero Cost Patent Resources for Inventors

Patent Pending Made Simple

17 minutes

9 months ago

18. Zero Cost Patent Resources for Inventors

Summary

In this episode, Samar and Jamie discuss various resources for independent inventors. They highlight the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website as a top resource, which provides information on patent basics, patent scams, and free services offered by the Patent Office. They also mention the Inventor Assistance Center and the Pro Bono Program, which are available through the USPTO. Other resources discussed include search tools like patents.google.com, PQ AI, Pantzilla, WIPO, and the European Patent Office. They also mention local inventor groups and inventor clubs, law schools and nonprofits that help inventors, and the book 'One Simple Idea' by Stephen Key as a great resource for patent licensing.

Takeaways

The USPTO website is a valuable resource for independent inventors. It provides information on patent basics, scams, and free services.

Search tools like patents.google.com, PQ AI, Pantzilla, WIPO, and the European Patent Office can help with patent searches.

Local inventor groups and clubs offer a supportive community and access to experienced inventors.

Law schools and nonprofits can provide pro bono assistance to inventors.

The book 'One Simple Idea' by Stephen Key is recommended for those interested in patent licensing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode

01:24 Top Resources for Independent Inventors

05:37 Useful Patent Search Tools

10:21 Joining Inventor Groups and Clubs

13:39 Pro Bono Assistance from Law Schools and Nonprofits

15:07 Recommended Book for Patent Licensing

Resources
https://www.uspto.gov/
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/inventors-entrepreneurs-resources
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/official-gazette/official-gazette-patents
https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/using-legal-services/pro-bono/patent-pro-bono-program
https://patents.google.com/
https://projectpq.ai/
https://docs.ip-tools.org/patzilla/
https://www.wipo.int/patentscope/en/
https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/technical/espacenet
https://inventleader.org/inventor-groups/
https://inventright.com/books/one-simple-idea/