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A step-by-step patent course for independent inventors and startups — from understanding patent basics to filing internationally and monetizing your IP.

  • Learn what makes an invention patentable
  • Navigate the USPTO like a seasoned practitioner
  • Master international filing strategy (PCT & beyond)
  • Protect, license, and monetize your patent portfolio

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Five lessons covering everything you need to understand before you file a single form.

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  • What is a patent and why it matters
  • Utility, design, and plant patents explained
  • The three requirements: novelty, non-obviousness, utility
  • Patent vs. trade secret vs. trademark vs. copyright
  • The patent lifecycle from filing to expiration
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What You'll Learn in Module 1

Five lessons that give you a solid foundation in patent law — the knowledge most inventors pay thousands to learn from attorneys.

Lesson 1.1
What Is a Patent?
A patent is a deal between you and the government: you disclose your invention publicly, and in return you get a limited monopoly. Understand the constitutional basis, the social contract, and why patents exist in the first place.
Constitutional basis Social contract 20-year term Disclosure requirement
Lesson 1.2
Types of Patents
Utility patents protect how something works. Design patents protect how it looks. Plant patents protect new plant varieties. Know which type fits your invention — because filing the wrong one wastes time, money, and potentially your rights.
Utility patents Design patents Plant patents Choosing correctly
Lesson 1.3
Patentability Requirements
Three gatekeepers stand between you and a patent: novelty (is it new?), non-obviousness (is it inventive enough?), and utility (does it work?). Learn what each means and how the USPTO evaluates them.
Novelty (35 U.S.C. §102) Non-obviousness (§103) Utility (§101) Prior art
Lesson 1.4
Patents vs. Other IP
A patent is not a trademark. A trademark is not a copyright. And a trade secret is something else entirely. Understand the four pillars of intellectual property so you know which tools to use — and when a patent might not be the right answer.
Trade secrets Trademarks Copyrights Choosing the right protection
Lesson 1.5
The Patent Lifecycle
From your first disclosure to your patent's expiration 20 years later — every milestone, deadline, and decision point you'll encounter. A roadmap for the entire journey ahead.
Provisional filing Examination Issuance Maintenance fees

Ready for more? Modules 2–6 go deeper.

From prior art searches and claims drafting to international filing and patent monetization — the complete path from idea to issued patent.

📖 Module 2: Research & Documentation — $29 ✍️ Module 3: Drafting Your Application — $29 ⚖️ Module 4: USPTO Filing & Prosecution — $29 🌍 Module 5: International Strategy — $29 💰 Module 6: Monetize & Protect — $29
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Each module builds on the last. Work through the lessons, complete the exercises, and build your actual patent application as you go.
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By Module 4, you'll have the knowledge to file your own provisional or non-provisional patent application — or work with an attorney from a position of strength.

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