11.2 - Invention Process (Invention Timeline).pptx
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NEW INVENTIONS SUCCESS
INVENTION TIMELINE
DR. MARK RAJAI
MSE 303
California State University Northridge
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Stages of The Invention Timeline
Conception
Patent application filing
Reduction to practice
Exploration of commercial development
Initial commercial development
Patent Registration Negotiation
Patent Registration
Main Term Commercial Development
Patent Maintenance
Late Term Commercial Development
Patent Expiration
Unprotected commercial development/ transition to newer technology
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Conception through Reduction to Practice
conception is a reaction to some frustration or limitation
that is then overcome by genius and creativity.
When it is conceived, it is eligible for national and
international protection.
File a patent application in the inventor's home country.
Every invention needs to be proven with a prototype that
works
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Exploration through Patent Registration
Turn the prototype into a product.
Make it appealing, convenient, inexpensive, and easy to
understand.
Research your customers, your sourcing, your potential
distributors.
Understand the market for your successful initial
commercial development.
fight until the patent office admits that you should get a
patent registration.
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Main Term Commercial Development through Patent
Maintenance
Sustain your product line
Fine tune your manufacturing.
Turn your distribution/sales team into a great one.
Make sure that your customers are pleased.
Post your attorney & your sales team to watch your patent.
Keep your maintenance fees with the patent office paid at
the right times.
Make sure you spot infringers.
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Summary
It is important to be aware of the phases that your
invention will go through.
Knowledge of the invention history timeline is power
This knowledge will help you manage each of the phases as
they come along.
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Reference
http://www.new-inventions-success.com/Patent-
Definition.html
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