How to make money with your patented idea in three steps
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, would you have an idea, it could be the greatest thing ever. It could revolutionize an industry solve the hunger problem, or change how we interact with our world. The problem is that until the idea is protected, it's also up for grabs. Under patent law, the first […]
Florida Patent Attorney Highlights Alexander Graham Bell v Elisha Gray Patenting First Controversy
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, did you know that the first person to apply for a patent on an idea gets it, there is no second or third prizes in the patenting world. One of my favorite stories relates to the invention of the telephone, and this shows how critical it is to […]
Should I take my idea to an investor before getting a patent?
Hi, I'm John risky, the patent professor. It's exciting when you know you've created something really great. It's even better when you feel the idea has potential and will sell. The temptation to run out and seek an investor right away can be almost overwhelming. But it could also cause a lot of problems for […]
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, the language used in a patent application is important. In fact, the specific language used to describe an invention is the engine that drives the train of the patent application to its final destination, a granted patent. But did you know that a single letter out of place […]
A Miami Patent Attorney Explains Why and How Great Ideas Get Overlooked in Miami and Nationally
00:07 Today I have a special guest, John Rizvi, the patent professor, and we will be covering a question that many inventors have relating to patenting their ideas, how to make sure that they don't overlook the million dollar idea. John, thanks for being here. 00:22 Thank you, Jason. 00:23 Let me start off […]
Alice v. CLS Bank Software Patent Supreme Court Case Summary
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. I teach patent law to students and other attorneys as an adjunct professor at NOVA Law School. I'm known as the patent professor. I have a lot of experience in software patents, and I'm board certified as an expert in patent law. Today I'm going to teach […]
The Patent Professor® Story: A Miami Patent Attorney's Personal Journal Through Patent Law
This is John Rizvi story. John started his career as an engineer and loved seeing new ideas come to life. As an engineer, John worked his way through law school and finished at the very top of his class. He moved to New York City to learn all about patents from some of the best […]
What is the difference between a utility patent and a design patent?
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. Today I'm going to talk about the two main types of patents. utility patents are intended to cover the possible use or function of an idea. Design patents cover only the physical appearance of a new product. A patent can be awarded for the intended use of a […]
What is the difference between a provisional and a non provisional patent application?
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, I've created this short video to help explain the difference between a provisional and a non provisional patent application. The big difference is that a provisional patent does not have claims. What are claims, claims are the number of paragraphs at the end of a patent that tell […]
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor when I was growing up in Topeka, Kansas, or elementary school would have a race called the egg and spoon. The object is to balance an egg on a spoon all the while racing to the finish line. The first to get to the finish line without dropping […]
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