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Patenting for InventorsAuthor: Adam L. Diament, J.D., Ph.D.: Registered Patent Attorney
Learn the steps of how to patent your invention, from initial concept to issued patent. Host and registered patent attorney, Adam L. Diament, J.D., Ph.D., guides you through the complicated process of patenting your invention. This podcast starts from the beginning of what to do when you first have an idea, all the way through the steps that lead to an issued patent. Other intellectual property areas will also be covered, such as trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and licensing. Adam Diament is a partner at the law firm of Nolan Heimann LLP. Language: en Genres: Business, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Patent Examiners and Judges Don't Read Your Patent the Same Way Ep. 178
Tuesday, 25 August, 2026
In this episode I explain why a patent examiner and a judge may interpret the exact same patent claim differently. I break down the Patent Office's Broadest Reasonable Interpretation standard, how courts analyze claims after a patent issues, and why the wording of your claims, specification, and prosecution history can dramatically affect what your patent ultimately covers. I also explain what inventors can do during prosecution when an examiner reads a claim more broadly than expected, and why careful drafting from the beginning can make a major difference later.
