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    The Inventor's Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications
    The Inventor's Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications
    The Inventor's Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications
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    The Inventor's Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications

    By Stephen Aycock

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    The Guide contains the exclusive 3-D Method for provisional application writing, which shows you how to write a provisional in 3 easy steps. You will also learn how to shift from inventor-style thinking to patent attorney-style thinking and why this helps.

    In the Guide you will learn:
    - The purpose of a provisional application and how to make the most of it for your invention.
    - The two parts required in a provisional patent application. If you leave one or both out, your application will not be effective.
    - Two questions you must answer in your provisional application that help you meet the requirements.
    - What to leave out (that many inventors include).
    - How to find example provisional applications on file with the Patent Office for inventions in the same area of technology as your invention.
    - Why you don’t need to “write like a lawyer.” And why doing so may hurt your application.

    Reviews

    "This book provides you everything you need to know for filing a provisional patent application.....all the information in the book is clear, concise, and direct. It allows the common person to take an idea and develop it in to an official provisional patent application without having to be a patent lawyer."
    C.I., Maryland

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephen Aycock
    Release dateOct 25, 2011
    ISBN9781466117587
    The Inventor's Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications
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    Stephen Aycock

    I’m a patent attorney registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Florida bar. I have my own practice, Cygnet IP Law, P.A. On the web at: www.CygnetIPLaw.com I began my professional career as an engineer in 1993. I worked as a software engineer for over ten years with companies such as Harris, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. I thoroughly enjoyed developing software and still help friends out with software projects occasionally. As an engineer, I was lucky enough to work on projects such as the Space Shuttle launch processor, the Javelin missile and many other fascinating defense, telecommunications and aerospace projects. When researching possible career growth opportunities, I learned about patent law and felt an immediate connection. It seemed to fit my personality and skills. With encouragement from my wife, I applied for and was accepted into The George Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. My four years of law school were a whirlwind of activity. I worked as a patent agent during the day, went to law school at night, and, with my wife, grew our family by having two more children during law school (I have a total of eight children). The law school years were tough, but I was learning so much and really enjoyed every minute of it. I actually made better grades in law school than I did in engineering school. I knew I had found my second niche (software was my first). Besides attending a top 20 law school with one of the best patent law programs in the nation, I have had the good fortune of working with some great colleagues at my former firm, Miles & Stockbridge. The partners there trained me in the day-to-day practice of patent law and always encouraged me to learn more, take on tough cases and work diligently to meet client needs. I owe GW Law School and my mentors at Miles & Stockbridge so much. I opened my own practice, Cygnet IP Law, PA, in my hometown of Lakeland, FL in 2011. A need to be closer to family called us back to Florida from the DC area. Having my own practice provides many interesting challenges and gives me the opportunity to work on a wider range of projects for a wider range of clients than I was able to do in the past. If you have a new idea or invention that you are thinking about patenting, or if you have a trademark or copyright that you’d like to register, I’d love to talk with you about your needs and see how I can help. Call me at 863-514-8077 or send an email to steveaycock@gmail.com. Initial consultations are always free. Call or email today.

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      The Inventor's Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications - Stephen Aycock

      The Inventor’s Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications

      Stephen W. Aycock II, Esq.

      Intellectual Property Attorney

      Patent ~ Trademark ~ Copyright

      Copyright 2011 Stephen Aycock

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      For a Free, Confidential Initial Consultation Visit:

      www.CygnetIPLaw.com

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1 Introduction

      Chapter 2 Required Parts

      Chapter 3 The 3-D Approach

      Chapter 4 What to Put In

      Chapter 5 What to Leave Out

      Chapter 6 Tips and Tricks

      Chapter 7 Resources

      Chapter 1 Introduction

      I wrote The Inventor’s Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications to help you write your own provisional patent application. It’s not an exhaustive guide to all of the legal aspects of provisional patent applications, but rather a nuts-and-bolts guide to techniques and tips for thinking about your invention in a way that makes writing a provisional patent application easier.

      If you need to write a quick and cheap provisional application, you have come to the right place. In this guide, you’ll learn how to shift from inventor-style thinking to patent attorney-style thinking. I’ve also included my favorite tips and tricks gathered over years of practice. My goal with this guide is to help you write a better provisional patent application in less time.

      Even if you plan on working with a patent attorney (which is my recommendation), The Inventor’s Guide to Writing Provisional Patent Applications will help you focus your thoughts and present your

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