Our collections of videos and other resources consider patent issues through the lens of life sciences but are relevant to many sectors.
Fundamentals: Videos And Resources For Life Sciences Companies
What is Prior Art (Under AIA)?
Understand what “prior art” means under the America Invents Act. This video explores some common examples of what is (or is not) prior art as well as certain exceptions.
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Bonnie Choi
Anatomy of a Patent
Understand the parts of a patent from claims and specification to figures/drawings (if applicable).
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Christopher Haley
Types of Patent Applications
Know the difference between the different types of patent applications: utility, design, plant, provisional, non-provisional, continuations, divisionals, etc.
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Olivia Uitto
What is a Patent Claim?
Patent 101: What is a patent, what are the requirements for getting a patent to issue, and where is a patent enforceable? All of this is included in this video, which serves as an overview to the patent landscape.
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Olivia Uitto
Takeaway materials
General information concerning patents | USPTO
Patent process overview | USPTO
What is a patent? When do I need to Worry?
Learn to spot the difference between a patent application and an issued patent. This video explores which can be used to exclude others from making, using or selling an invention.
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Olivia Uitto
How do I know when a Patent will Expire?
Understand when a patent term starts and when a patent terms expires, and what can shorten or lengthen a patent term.
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Olivia Uitto