How to Patent Software Apps?

Have you ever wondered how to get a patent for an app? Do you have an industry-changing idea? How do you even get started with patenting? Check out this video to find out! (FREE resources included below...) ⏬

Registered USPTO patent attorney, J.D. Houvener from Bold Patents Law Firm, explores how to patent an app.

Below we have provided resources and timestamps with brief explanations for each aspect of this subject.

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➡️0:55 Software Inventorship and Ownership

✔️There are important questions to ask to make sure your invention is fully yours.
✔️Do you work for a company that could claim ownership?
✔️Are there any co-inventors?

➡️1:47 Researching Other Apps

✔️Before hiring an attorney, you’ll want to be sure your app is really new.
✔️This requires an extensive search!

➡️2:14 Finding a Software-Knowledgeable Attorney

✔️Having an attorney experienced in software patenting can be key.

➡️ 2:45 Software App Invention Disclosure

✔️Your attorney must know the full scope of your invention.

➡️3:24 Professional Software Patent Search

✔️Now it’s your attorney’s turn to do a search.
✔️This is a crucial step, it can save you from losing a lot of money.

➡️3:48 Provisional or Non-Provisional Application

✔️You may want to consider a provisional application first to secure the all-important filing date.

➡️4:20 Filing With the USPTO

✔️It’s finally time to submit your application!

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[ronque]

Thanks for the video. I didn’t think you could patent an app because I didn’t think a business idea was patentable.

[ianesy]

I saw from notification your reply to my question on "app using Youtube API and other APIs" but I don't see the actual reply from my post. Can you give me the link to talk to your success manager?

[scorpio]

We may do this but how can we ensure that our idea is not stolen? Even with working with (not to discredit you or your organization) you, for example. I'll be getting that book though

[ianesy]

I'm trying to build an cloud based app using Youtube API and other APIs. Can I consult with you for patent?

[romeoblair]

Is it legal for a patent lawyer or company to take a deal lets say as to cover the cost of the patent to gain leverage or stake in that said idea?

[biancaregistre]

Do you need to know how to code and what’s the cost of all the services?

[ayushmoghe]

I need help, I'm scared big game companies will get mad at my app because we'll I don't want to share my app idea, but I'll give hint : Java robot class... is there anything I can do to see what app is legal

[hanzalaiqbal]

If there is an app already doing the same thing but no Patent, can I still Patent my App which does the same thing ?

[darynfl]

Holy shit dude you live in Tampa - same. I have an idea that would make you never need to work again. Like... no doubt in my mind.

[Jaxxson.]

I have a idea for a app I've bounced it off a couple of people no one official yet but all they said it was a great idea and that it could work but unfortunately I do not have money to even patent let alone make it into a actually app and do not wanna take the risk for someone else to take such as a bigger company

[mahmad]

So do you create the software before you patent the idea?

[ermitikos]

if you combine prexisting technologies to create a new product thats no other like its. kind, is that patentable?

[faizhashmi]

Do I need to patent a website? I want to create a website which offers services.

[tiffs.]

How much does something like this cost?

[familyman]

Hey i have a major major idea that could change the world far as sports and scholarships could we please talk I think this is a home run idea!!!!

[demicosmith]

I have a well-known invention company currently working on the design of my app idea. However, I never filed a provisional patent application prior to presenting my idea to the invention company. Does this mean that the invention company has rights over the software invention of my idea?

[jakepicard]

Hi I am looking for consultation from someone just like you, please respond if you can assist

[hunterceroy]

Is there anyway I can set up a consultation with you? I can send an email

[MP-jgkn]

If converting ideas into code then fb and Instagram company would have close😂 in coming future.

[vaishalimokashi]

Can I get ur mail ID. I would like to invite you as a guest speaker in my college jn pune. Give 1 hour online session for IPR for our students.