How I got my First Patent - How to Apply for a Patent - Step By Step

In this video I talk about the provisional and utility patent application process, how it works, how much it costs, and how I got my first patent, as well as how you can apply for your first patent. Any questions? Comment down below.

Thanks for watching!

[mattreynolds]

This is a very accurate video on costs. I just got my patent and the numbers here are spot on! Good work.

[chrisgersky]

I have already completed my provisional patent for my invention. I am now in the process of completing my non-provisional patent for my utility patent (it is a bath product)... it is VERY tedious and stressful trying to sort out all the details and everything else that the USPTO requires...BUT I am going to try to keep focused and do it ALL on my own. Patent attorneys are just plain too expensive! The USPTO has help services (on the phone or through email) that are useful. I feel I can do this all on my own.... and so can others!

[dumbcat]

5:07 "In order to get a patent you have to think up something completely new that no one has created before." I have been told you can actually take an existing product, improve it somehow, and still get a patent.

[samp]

Your youth and maturity are amazing. You're smart, honest and helpful. Thank you for sharing your personal experiences. 😊

[GabrielChua]

I've been searching for similar videos all day, and this is by far the most helpful one. No fluff, just the good stuff. Thanks so much for making such a kick-ass video man. Can't wait for your next one! :-)

[farzeenfarooq]

Thank you for this video! It has helped me out a lot to file a patent application. I went pro se and non-provisional first and got patented, but everything you mentioned in this video had been taken into consideration and spewed back to me, mostly through tears on my end...but worth it in the end!!!

[Gregcoach]

I worked as a USPTO Patent Examiner for 4 years. For the past 20 years I have been working with Patent Law Firms drafting the Patent applications for the clients. I would agree that one can draft and file a Provisional Patent application to mainly reserve the filing date. However, as it comes to the Utility Non-Provisional Patent application, an experienced Patent practitioner is needed 100%. The Utility Non-Provisional Patent application requires claims that determine the scope or the coverage (i.e., protection) of the future Patent. Drafting claims takes years to master. Claims need to adhere to the Patent laws and be adequately supported by the specification and the diagrams. All of the claim drafts produced by less experienced attorneys are reviewed by senior attorneys and partners and a lot of corrections are often made. In over 20 years, I have not seen a good set of claims written by an inventor. Now some are trying to use AI for their claims - still does not work at all. If it were so easy, thousands of Patent law firms would not exist. Keep in mind that the author of the video had a very simple basic invention.

[yurihoo]

Your knowledge based on actual experience and also honest feedback are very reliable. Thank you very much!!

[soulda]

Can you make a video on how you managed to turn an idea to a prototype? Like how do you reach out to companies/people to work on the design...etc

[SmokytheBear]

Wow 👏 👏 👏! No extra info that distracts from main focus
Well done TY

[itsnaj]

Where do we go about making our idea a product after the patent? Man i hope i get my patent thanks so much for the info.

[avamasquerade]

This will be the last time someone will tell me I can't possibly draft, file, successfully respond to office actions, and get awarded a utility patent myself before I prove them wrong.

[peterdinh]

Holy c***, this is the most beneficial thing in the world! I looked through USPTO to learn how to file a patent and it did not go well. Everything is thrown at you, so many things, and so many things to read! This video helped tremendiously! I will start my process on patent my idea!

[stevegovea]

Finally got mine... now trying to make the product, which is the hardest part.

[raymondjoseph]

Nice work. Really one of the most informative videos out there. If I can add to your comments. You can get a patent if someone else has a similar product. Your idea/product must have a significant difference or use from the existing patent. Also if someone had a patent and let it expire or has not paid their extension fees causing the patent to expire, you can submit against that patent. Just saying so people are not put off from trying. if you don't try, you can't make the product successful. Don't give up.

[samueljoseph]

Thanks a lot brother...i watched this video first and i am sure i need not go to any other now ... it's a complete package ... You cleared it all ..glad i came here first

[NewLife-qjmx]

I had investigated all this for over a year - great straight to the point video - and yes, accurate 👍

In my own case, in this 'dog eat dog' world - copyright infringement, attorneys fees, etc - and 'make me' - I just decided to self produce, market, and sell on my own. If someone copies my product I cant stop them, but most likely couldnt anyway, lol

[vvip]

I'm here from Trinidad!! 🇹🇹🇹🇹Great video, very helpful for me. Got alot of products in development that will need usa patent. Thank alot!!✌🏾✌🏾

[arminius]

Excellent instructional and very helpful to newbies! I've written and filed several provisional patents, and followed one of them up with a non-provisional patent, doing all of it myself (lots of research, reading books on patenting, and it helps that I work with AutoCAD in my job in civil engineering). I'd typically avoid paying a lawyer if at all possible. If you have an OCD-type sense for nitpicking details you can beat a lawyer at his game LOL. Anyway, some lawyers might cut their fees if you have done most of the legwork yourself, have clean drawings and precise descriptions etc. The only thing that would have been more helpful to this video is to tell people if you're actually making any money. Having put out 30 grand just for the patent, you'll also need to put out cash for marketing etc. After all's set and done, what kind of money are you making on this invention roughly, or are you still upside down. Why spend all this time and money on something that, at the end, will only make you nickels and dimes? Hard to imagine that you can sell your product by the millions and make real dough???

[successfulaustralia]

This the best video on the topic as the presenter is very clear about each step and cost.