Module II: Application Contents
Module II covers application contents. Learning what goes in a patent application and being exposed to the laws and rules of the major components will help you become more confident when it comes time to file a patent application. |
Introduction to Application Contents
This module will provide you with detailed knowledge of the different contents included in a patent application. Length: 2:04 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 1: Application Contents Overview
The goal of this video is to cover and explain the list of contents required for patent applications. Length: 6:21 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 2: Oath/Declaration
The oath or declaration is a patent application formality complete with signatures from each inventor. The goal of this specific video is to cover the details of oaths and declarations. |
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Lesson 3: Information Disclosure Statements
An information disclosure statement (IDS) includes a list of all the patents, publications and any other forms of information relevant to the invention. The goal of this specific video is to teach you about Information Disclosure Statements, including when they can be sent in as well as what they consist of. Length: 11:08 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 4: Specification
| The goal of this specific video is to teach you what the specification is including the major elements of the specification and its completeness. Length: 9:05 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 5: Title/Abstract
| The goal of this video is to help you gain an understanding of what a proper title and abstract for a patent application consists of. The title and abstract of the specification are required so the reader can quickly determine the nature of the invention. Length: 6:00 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 6: Background/Brief Summary of Invention
| In this video, we'll cover details of the background of the invention and the brief summary of the invention. These elements are part of the specification of a patent application. Length: 5:07 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 7: Brief Description of Drawings/Detailed
Description of Invention
In this video, we'll cover details of the brief description of drawings and the detailed description of the invention. These elements are part of the specification of a patent application. |
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Lesson 8: Claims
After watching this video, you'll be familiar with the specifics concerning the claims of a patent application. Claims are incredibly complicated. We'll show you some examples of claims from actual patent applications as well as provide you with several details of the claims. |
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Lesson 9: Drawings
| Most inventions will require a drawing or two along with the specification in order to help understand the invention. This video will help you understand specifics about patent application drawings. Length: 11:31 | Watch Video |
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Lesson 10: Other Considerations
The goal of this video is to teach you about extra application contents that may be necessary for filing a specific application. These include deposits for biotechnology, specimens including plant specimens, as well as models for some inventions that may need them. |
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