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Patent BasicsApril 9, 2003
Fernandez & Associates LLPStanford BioDesign Invention Challenge IP
Lecture
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Types of Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark Trade Secrets/ Know How Mask Work
Patents
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Basic Idea Behind IP Protection:
To grant period of monopoly to inventor/author in exchange for enriching the public domain
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Basic Patent Criteria
Novel
Useful
Non-obvious
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Examples of Patents:
Mechanical
Device
Chips
Drugs
Genes
Software
New Compounds
Business Methods
Designs
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Types of Patents
Utility
Design
Plant
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Patent Application Requirements
Specifications abstract, background, detailed
description of preferred embodiments
Claims carves out your monopoly
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What is Prior Art?
Any information related to your invention e.g. journal publications, issued patents,
pending patent applications
Patent examiners cite prior art to show that an invention is not patentable
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When will a patent be issued?
After a few rounds of arguing with the examiner and possible amendments
~3 years from filing
Patent covers 20 yrs. from filing or 17 yrs. from issue
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Patent Timeline
2-3 years
20 years
Idea
FileOfficeAction
PatentIssues
Publication
18months
PatentExpires
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Intellectual Property Tips
DO: Maintain an inventor notebook with
conception dates and concept diagrams Determine the strength of your invention
Search on www.uspto.gov for issued/pending patent applications
Browse related tech journals/publications Submit invention disclosure even before
the prototype is built
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Intellectual Property Tips
Without checking with a patent attorney: Don’t disclose any concepts or
make offers for sale Don’t use technology that is not
your own Don’t admit infringement liability
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Procedural Strategy
Early Filing Date
Provisional Filing
International Filing
Foreign Filing
Continuation-in-Part (CIP) Filing
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What to Protect?
Portfolio Development Defending Approach Defending Core Technology
Current Products/Future Products
Offensive Blocking Claims Anti-Competitor Emerging Standards Acquisition/Partnership Positioning
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Issues of Concern
Damage Control Imminent Deadlines
Bar Date: US Rule, Foreign Rule 3rd Party Activity Infringement Exposure Internal Procedures
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Issues of Concern
Infringement Risk Wilfulness Exposure Prior Art vs. Design-Around Licensing Option
Disclosure Submission Invention Disclosure Prior Art Search? Best Mode Figures Alternate Embodiments