CORAL SPRINGS, Florida—John Rizvi, Esq., founder of The Patent Professor®, an Intellectual Property Law Firm based in Coral Springs, Florida, proudly announces the firm's recent recognition by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA). As a...
00:03 What is a trademark? A trademark is any word, phrase symbol or design, which identifies and distinguishes a company's goods or services from those of its competitors. Some famous examples of trademarks or Kodak,...
00:00 Let's go with the questions we have today. Perfect. 00:04 Yes, great presentation. Fear is definitely something does hold a lot of people back from moving forward with their ideas or their inventions....
00:00 Hi there, welcome to the patent professor. I'm John risky, a Board Certified patent attorney, and adjunct professor with over 25 years of experience, and I'm committed to making you a successful inventor...
00:01 Hey, what you doing? Working on this idea? It's gonna make me millions. Oh, what is it? I can't tell you don't want anyone to see this idea. Well, why don't you just...
00:00 Every year around this time, family and friends gathered together around a feast of food to celebrate Thanksgiving. It's also around this time where people slow down and reflect on exactly what they're...
00:00 10 things to know about patents, trademarks and copyrights. As an inventor, it's imperative to protect your intellectual property. It's no different than safeguarding tangible property like your house, your car, your business...
00:00 Hey, stop, right they're over 600,000 patent applications are filed each year. And chances are if you're watching this video, you're considering obtaining a patent for your invention too. As a board certified...
00:00 You wouldn't leave your car unlocked, and you wouldn't leave your home security system unarmed either. In both instances you understand the dangers of leaving your property unsecured, because property can be stolen...
00:01 Okay, guys, good afternoon. I'm John Rizvi. I'm the patent Professor. Welcome to the Virtual Summit. It's a three day summit with 10 successful inventors. And in addition to 10 successful inventors what...
00:00 So as I said, we have 10 successful inventors we've heard from Kevin Harrington and now we're going to hear from Carol Williams her product is is amazing. It's a baby product. It's...
00:00 It's a great honor to announce that the patent professor has made it on the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America with a growth rate of 188%. In the past...
00:00 The third set of inventors for the virtual Summit. It's such a pleasure, Dennis and Marilou, to have you guys back. Your last time we met you were just inspired so many people...
00:00 Dear Santa, my name is Patrick. And I've been a very good inventor this year. I haven't spoken to anyone about my idea. I've discovered that it may be patentable, and I'm ready...
00:00 The second day of the virtual summit the live virtual Summit. I'm here with Christina Dave's Christina. Welcome on board. 00:06 Hi, thank you so much for having me. 00:09 Thank you this...
00:00 If you work for someone, your boss will give you deadlines. If you work for yourself, your customers will do this for you. Now, if you're a student, your professor will tell you...
00:00 Believe it or not this simple stool to help you do your business is actually great for business 00:06 Squatty Potty Squatty Potty Squatty Potty. 00:09 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor....
00:00 There's something I truly love about inventing. It's something that I'm especially thankful for in this time of division that our country is experiencing, inventing leads to Unity. Think about it inventors create...
00:00 Scrub daddy, scrub daddy, the scrub Daddy. Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. You have what it takes to survive in the Shark Tank. Aaron Krause first pitch the scrub daddy on...
00:00 Hi there, I see you're interested in a patent search. Before we make use of the worldwide web, take heed to these four patent search mistakes that people often make, and how to...
00:00 Can you be a highly successful inventor? Are you able to rise up in the face of defeat? Never take no for an answer, and keep your emotions in check. Every day hundreds...
00:00 If you were a soldier who lost a limb in the Civil War, odds are you'd end up with a peg leg or a hook as a substitute for your missing leg or...
00:00 class is in session. Ever had a friend who has taken a class before you give you the inside scoop on the class and tell you how the class is structured, you feel...
00:39 Good morning, and welcome to a day in the life of a patent as a patent, I like to start my morning reveling in all the inventions I've protected over the years like...
00:00 Picture this, you're ready to work on your patent application and take your idea to the next level. Who do you call for help? Hi, inventors. I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, and...
00:05 I know I know. A patent costume for Halloween isn't exactly scary, unless you're a competitor trying to steal somebody's idea, but at least I'm in the right spirit. Wait a minute. Spirits....
00:00 Hey, you have an idea, and you don't know if you should protect it or not. I'm a patent attorney who's helped over 1200 inventors protect their intellectual property rights. Why would I...
00:44 Honey kids off to another day of protecting New ideas by trademark copyright. Is it Pat? I'm ready to start a long day of protecting inventors and their ideas. But first, I love...
00:01 Do you want to take your idea and turn it into cash money? Of course you do. But how do you navigate marketing your product, building a prototype that works and securing investors...
00:00 So you have an idea. Now why this could be a million dollar idea. You could sell it in stores nationwide. But where do you start? How do you navigate marketing your product,...
00:05 What happens within inventor is they realize a problem, but they're worried that it's just them. You know, it's like, hey, maybe I'm just paranoid or I'm anal, or I'm just such a...
00:05 What advice would you have? We have a lot of inventors that are inventing for the first time. Anything that words of wisdom for them. 00:14 Ask questions ask ask, ask. You can...
00:00 It's my great honor guy for those of you that are better here already to introduce Susan Hanson. Susan is an inspiring inventor. We're going to hear her story today. But before we...
00:00 It's my absolute pleasure to introduce Anne Brewer. She's an inventor. She's an entrepreneur. She's a military spouse. As you heard, she's from Virginia Beach. She's created this unbelievable product, the wall box....
00:00 Happy Friday, everybody. Becca, I want to welcome you to the Ask the patent Professor show. How's your day going so far? 00:08 It's going pretty well. Thanks for having me, John. It's...
00:13 I'm Dan Rizvi, the patent professor. I'm here today with Anthony Justin, a brilliant inventor who is 17 years old. And I often talk about the inventors that are sometimes put into like...
00:00 It's my great honor today to be interviewing Dana notes. Now Dana is the inventor of the hanging fabric shower caddy. And her invention is, is like a mesh design and it attaches...
00:00 Okay, folks, this is I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, and today is Friday, October 23. And we have the honor of having Dr. Howard has with us today. So he's going to...
00:00 Good afternoon. 00:02 Hey, John, thanks for having me. 00:04 Yeah, happy, happy Friday. So for those who are who are new here, this is our Ask the patent professor, but really asked the...
00:00 These two patents look exactly the same, don't they? However, one of these is going to protect your idea like a bulletproof vest, while the other one, well, let's just say you might...
00:00 Welcome, everybody on this wonderful Friday afternoon to another edition of Ask The patent professor, where we feature amazing creative inventors that have actually changed the world with their idea. Sometimes they're complex...
00:00 When we imagine our ideas being stolen, we often envision a large corporation duplicating an inventors product. But that's not always the case, Competitors will find any means to replicate or steal an...
00:00 Folks, this is it's an extreme honor to be able to have Maxwell Cohen here today. He's an unbelievably inspiring inventor. He's the founder and CEO of peel away labs. And it's an...
00:00 A patent can be an unfamiliar document, especially if you've never seen one before. Many people imagine it as a fill in the blank document. And perhaps this is because it's called an...
00:00 How do you protect your idea from being stolen with a patent of course, but is it the text or the drawings of a patent that really protect the idea. Although the invention...
00:00 Welcome, everybody. You're here for another episode of Ask the patent professor, except today, you get an opportunity to ask the inventor. And it's my pleasure to introduce Bob Beck falutin poor. He's...
00:00 After you develop your idea, you have three different options that you can choose from in deciding how to go forward. First, you can conduct a patent search and file for the patent...
00:00 You can choose different options. To move forward with your idea and get it into the marketplace. You want to make sure that you decide on the right choice to protect your idea,...
00:00 I want to first of all thank you guys for participating in this this is so helpful for inventors and those new to the process in your story is really inspiring. I mean,...
00:01 Okay, we're alive. Seth, how are you? Good to see you on this Friday. 00:06 Good to see you too. 00:07 And let me see, I think we're having there it is the...
00:00 Can you imagine what it would be like to play a basketball game by yourself versus a team of five players. Or imagine if you were Jeff Bezos and decided not to hire...
00:00 Do you know what the difference between having a patent and a website is? Well, a patent gives you exclusive rights to intellectual property. While having a website gives you well a website....
00:00 Happy Friday. 00:01 Happy Friday. Thanks so much for having me. How fun to be here. 00:05 Oh, it's it's gonna we're gonna have a blast. I mean, your your idea is fascinating....
00:08 You might be wondering why I'm struggling trying to use a typewriter instead of my computer. The truth is that today is National typewriter day. And I thought I'd honor this great invention...
00:11 Say only fools 00:27 fall in love with shall 00:43 wouldn't be 00:50 nearby 00:56 falling in love with 01:06 river flow Sholay to the sea something to me today take my 01:37...
00:00 It is my absolute pleasure to introduce CEO Chandra divan. She is the co founder of a company Eris MD, which is a high tech imaging company. And her product she refers to...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent Professor, I'm often asked whether you can get a patent without having a prototype? And the answer is absolutely, you don't have to have a working model...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, a question I get asked often is whether you can get a patent for a simple idea? The answer is absolutely. There's a myth out there...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent Professor, I'm often asked what happens to a patent after 20 years. So the duration of a patent is 20 years. And the US patent is a...
00:00 Okay, let's get started Giovanni Giovanni Giovanni. 00:07 Okay, boss, we ready. 00:09 I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, 00:12 and I'm Giovanni, the passionate paralegal. 00:15 Today we're going to be talking...
00:00 Welcome to patents, purpose and profits, day three of our virtual summit for inventors. I'm extremely excited to be here with Ron Klein. But before we have him start, I just like to...
> 00:00 patents profit and purpose are virtual Summit. We've had several inventors already. And today it's my honor to welcome a win from an amazing inventor. Let me get my PowerPoint and you'll learn...
00:00 Today's day two, we've had two amazing inventors we've heard from already and Joe Altieri is our honored guest today, it's a privilege to have him here. Before I formally introduce him and...
00:00 This is just so inspiring to have you here, Tesla, your, your story is going to inspire so many inventors because there's this perception that bringing a new product to market is like...
00:12 So when a new idea pops into your brain called the cat, Professor, that's my name. I'm a Law School professor in engineering too. I think math is fun. If the patent offices...
00:05 So our next question comes from Evelyn on the same topic of funding. Evelyn wants to know, how much is a worldwide pattern? 00:14 First of all, it's a bit of a trick...
00:00 Oh done, and it only took me 17 and a half hours. However, if I had used a sewing machine, I would have gotten this done a whole lot faster. And since today...
00:00 Welcome to the show. Happy, Happy Friday to you. 00:04 Thank you, John. Thank you. Thank you for having us. We appreciate it. 00:07 Thanks, we see I see, there's plenty of new...
00:06 Happy Friday. Andrea, how are you? 00:08 Very good. Thank you for having me, John. 00:11 Good. Thank you. I'm so excited because we have a lot of inventors on, ask the patent...
00:00 Warren, thank you for being here today. 00:03 Thank you for inviting me. It's I'm really excited about it. 00:07 This is our typical Friday, inventor interview series. And it's an honor to...
00:00 This is the patent professor. We are an intellectual property law firm with one main goal to help inventors get the strongest protections possible for their ideas. But we can't do that without...
00:00 Well, Happy Friday to you. 00:02 Happy Friday to you too, John, it's so nice to meet you and be here. Thanks so much for having me. 00:06 Yeah. So it's, you're inspiring...
00:00 Francis, happy Friday. How are you? 00:02 Good, John, thank you. Thank you for having me. 00:06 So it's so wonderful to, you've got such an inspiring story. I'm excited to have all...
00:00 Happy Friday. Carrie, so wonderful to have you here. 00:05 I am so happy to be here with you to Dave. And looking forward to it. 00:09 We have, oh, gosh, a ton...
00:00 Happy Friday, guys. Welcome to the show. Hey, this is for those of you who are just joining in, I see plenty of participants coming in now, we have Franco and Ricky, they're...
00:05 So, let's we could start with we're gonna have you you tell us a little bit about yourself but first I just love the videos the creativity you have on the videos for...
00:05 Are there any grants or stimulus benefits of any kind for inventors to help with the cost of trademarks, trademarks or patent expenses? 00:13 Yes, so I covered in the last, I had...
00:00 Thank you everybody for spending part of your Friday afternoon with us. It is a huge honor to introduce Lisa crites to you guys she's an award winning inventor of the shower shirt,...
00:00 So everybody, I'm here with Joseph Balistreri. He's an unbelievable inspiring inventor. We're going to hear about his story today some of his obstacles and the amazing product that he's brought to market....
00:06 First question. It's from Diana. And her question is, how do I find a company I can trust with making my invention into a reality 00:15 and not getting ripped off? Okay, no,...
00:00 probably expecting me to jump right into areas of, of patents, trademarks copyrights, because I'm a board certified patent attorney, and an adjunct professor, that seems natural. But I'm going to start with...
00:00 Happy Friday. Nancy, how are you? 00:02 Good. Happy Friday, John, thank you for having me on. 00:05 Good. It's such an such an honor to have an inventor like you on on...
00:00 Will blockchain technology change the scope of intellectual property law as we know it? To answer that, let's first ask the question are NF T's and blockchain centric inventions patentable? The answer is...
00:00 Okay, welcome everybody. Leigh Welcome to the patent professors show. I know, we've just opened up, it's one o'clock. So we're having several participants coming in now. It's an absolute honor to have...
00:00 If I decide you know what I believe in this idea, I want to patent it. So I ended up calling I went on the internet and I looked up at Martin Hubbell,...
00:00 Folks, it's very happy to be here today I'm with an ID Patrika. She's a master's student currently, but at the time of her invention, and we're going to talk more about that...
00:12 When a new idea pops into your brain called the cat professor, that's by me. I'm a Law School professor in engineering too. I think math is fun 00:37 former examiner's they'll work...
00:05 Our next question comes from plot and clouds question is that he would like to receive guidance on the steps for improving upon an existing product or patent. 00:19 Okay, great, great question...
00:05 Our next question comes from Ashanti. Ashanti's question is what are my options after I miss the 12 month patent pending stage paperwork? Okay. Oh boy, that's, I hate the questions where the...
00:05 Our next question is, how long is the process the patent process once the application is submitted until it is approved? And what happens next? Okay, it's a great question to end on,...
00:05 Our question comes from Julio. And Julio. Question is, are there any special patent rules for the up and coming? Metaverse, 00:12 crypto NF T's robotics and AI technologies? Okay, well, so that's...
00:05 Next question comes from spacey Tracy's question is, how do I get started on the patent process without being scammed? 00:15 Okay, yeah, great question. And there's multiple ways that you can get...
00:00 A few years ago, required came to see me in my office. His name was Alex Gomez. And as he passionately told me about his idea, he told me how he had dropped...
00:00 As I introduce our man of the hour, John Rizvi, the patent professor, I believe my reason for being born in this world is to help inventors not only change the industry, but...
00:00 Wow, congratulations. Congratulations on the client Innovation Awards. We are here with Donald Inman, and he is a client of John. So congratulations. Can you please tell us a little bit about your...
00:00 Hi, what's your name? 00:01 Hi, my name is Gerardo Fetterman. I am originally from Guatemala but living in the Miami area since the for the last 12 years. 00:08 Wow. Wonderful. Thank...
00:00 Hi, what's your name? Quadra? Lewis, so nice to meet you. Thank you for being here today. 00:05 Pleasure. Honored to be filled with terms. Absolutely. So 00:08 what led you to work...
00:00 Do you really get into detail on software patents? Yeah. Oh, absolutely. It would be a bit of review as well. So let me get into this again. So, in what was the...
00:05 This question is, how do I know if my idea is patent patentable? Okay, that's great. It's such a common question, how do I know if my idea is patentable? The first thing...
00:05 My next question comes from Iran. And Iran's question is, 00:09 they're trying to make a tea or elixir from a natural product? Is it possible to get a patent for something like...
00:05 Rachel's question is, is it possible to patent a board game? Okay, terrific. First question, is it possible to patent a board game? So what I want to start with and and I...
00:05 First question I would like to be answered John is you call yourself the patent professor. But do you also do trademarks and copyrights? 00:17 Yes, yes, I do. And I'm glad that...
00:06 Vision no patent goes over the 12 months, does the patent pending protection go away? Or what happens? Yes, so that's a great question. The provisional patent is temporary protection for exactly one...
00:00 Speaking of Russia as a bad actor perfect lead in a live line with us this morning, the patent Professor John Rizvi, thanks for doing this today. Of course, thank 00:10 you. Good...
00:00 rootin tootin Putin, what is he up to now? How about piracy? Russian says its businesses can steal patents from anyone and unfriendly countries, which I'm thinking is just damn near everybody. And...
00:03 hire artists should I have him sign a nondisclosure agreement beforehand? So yes, but remember the worries the problems with a nondisclosure agreement. So if this illustrator signs it, and he doesn't steal...
00:04 trademark class, how long does the entire process take? So we talked about patents and how long they last. So design patents are good for 14 years utility patents are good for 20...
00:05 Can I discuss with potential investors? Or before the patent is granted? Or does it have to be just pending? 00:15 Once it's pending then then you can absolutely should discuss with investors....
00:00 Will the trademark protect my business name from being used throughout the United States? 00:11 Yes, yeah. So trademarks are not and same thing with patents. These are federal. So when you file...
00:00 I first started the company, we were very reluctant to really talk about us and share our story, we thought it was all about the product. And we couldn't have been more wrong...
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00:00 Russia has effectively legalized patent theft from anyone affiliated with countries, unfriendly to it, declaring that unauthorized use will not be compensated. 00:11 Joining us on the Cago News Live line, the patent...
In this clip, The Patent Professor® explains the 3 requirements for patents: the idea has to be new, non-obvious, and useful. An idea qualifies as new if there are no existing patents for it...
00:00 The Brian Mudd show is on NewsRadio 610. Who D span technology, you know, a lot of it has a lot of patent protection behind it or it's supposed to and well, what...
00:00 I like having a female founded company and your partner's female as well? Is that how that's impacted? The impact you're making on the world and even bringing your product to market? 00:19...
00:06 First iteration, we wanted it to be clear for the reasons that we discussed about not interfering with the aesthetics. Now, I'll tell you, when we got into the manufacturing phase, we had...
00:03 John, how are you? Good, good. You're my friend. Thank you, John. Thank you so much. 00:13 I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. And I'm Frank Fernandez and my law firm the patent...
00:05 Can you explain your flat rate service? 00:09 I seen flat rate on your website? And we'd like to understand what that means. Yeah. So, you know, when I was at the big...
> 00:05 Are there any grants or stimulus benefits of any kind for inventors to help with the cost of trademarks, trademarks or patent expenses? 00:13 Yes, so I covered in the last, I had...
00:00 Is the patent available in other countries such as Mexico, Canada worldwide? Yeah, absolutely. You can get patents or have geographic limitations. So every country has its own patent office and its own...
00:06 What happens to a patent if the person passes away? So a patent is a good question A patent is no different than any other type of property, it your car, your house,...
00:00 I carry with only inventor product. But can you invent the service as well? Yeah, so it's good question. So patents can protect a physical components physical products, like, like, like a Rubik's...
00:00 Well, because picking up poop is one of the least desirable aspects of walking your dog 00:05 and apparently almost impossible for some people. Yeah. 00:08 Toyota recently applied for a patent related...
00:05 What is the poor man's patents? Is it still legal? Okay, this, it doesn't directly relate to patents to software patents, but it does. And here's why. Because a lot of people think...
00:05 Mani would like to know, can you? Should you claim every potential version of the invention? Yeah, so what a good patent attorney does is when when I draft a patent, I'm trying...
00:05 I have an app developer who outsources their outsources to India for code. This has me concerned that my IP may be stolen or compromised even with an NDA. Is this a valid...
00:05 Rob would like to know, he understands that it's not mandatory to include claims or embodiment or all the embodiments and then in the provisional patent application, but he would like to know...
00:05 Regarding software apps, are you protecting the actual code which is behind the app or the way the app appears? And functions? 00:12 Yeah, perfect. Question. And it's a it's a review question...
00:05 How much does it cost to patent a software idea? So the first step before protecting software is to do a search to make sure that nobody else has your has already patented...
00:00 Are you saying that the patent will use generic verbiage such as digital storage instead of USB drive? Can a patent be thrown out declined and validated for being too vague or abstract...
00:01 I never ever thought of myself as an inventor. My name is Shawn Cisco and I work full time and customer service. I'm a wife and a mother and have dozens of wonderful...
00:04 Are there any programs or grants for students with an invention or idea who have limited funds? Yes, well, what what I'm aware of the patent office does have a pro bono patent...
00:00 Hi, welcome. My name is Luis Guerrero, and I'm a biomedical engineer here at the Penn professor. So today I would love to show you around the office. So you might get to...
00:00 More in depth coverage of the top stories and breaking news when it happens News Radio 10 at KR LD 00:08 there's a very interesting legal dispute between the world's largest fast food...
00:05 He wants to know regarding book titles go, can you use a variation of an existing title? For example, misadventures in sailing instead of the existing adventures and say, like, am I subjecting...
00:06 Now the next question that we have comes from Drew, see if my idea utilizes a common household item that I'm using in a new application, if the physical item is existing, but...
00:05 Should you obtain a trademark at the same time you obtain or file for a patent? Yes, so the different there's differences between trademarks and patents. So trademarks protect the brand. And even...
00:06 What are the problems with a provisional patent application when trying to sell your patent pending? Provisional patents are bought and sold all the time. So there's no restriction. There's nothing that says...
00:06 Vision no patent goes over the 12 months, does the patent pending protection go away? Or what happens? 00:14 Yes, so that's a great question. The provisional patent is temporary protection for exactly...
00:05 Alex is CISM starting a new sport and have a few questions about how to protect my idea. 00:12 Unfortunately, Alex did not enter anything else after that. So that is the end...
00:05 Next question is from Lauren G. Lauren is interested in soliciting licensing and partners for her patent pending idea. 00:15 Perfect. So for those inventors that are fairly new to the process of...
00:06 Willard M would like to know, is a patent pending document, something that can be sold. Yes, absolutely. So what companies are paying you for is it's called the priority date. And I'll...
00:06 Now the next question comes from thin W thin would like to know, as far as protection goes, if I am granted a patent, what's to stop someone else in the world to...
00:00 I'd 00:05 like to know, how do you keep big business from keeping you in court that businesses will sue even if they lose to end your invention? Does the inventor get to...
00:05 Next question comes in from Katrina P. Katrina would like to know what can be done to request another examiner and avoid the examiners rejection Woda. 00:18 Okay, so it's Katrina with a...
00:00 I 00:05 have a concept from 2010 that I never got to complete, I started the search, and I have the results. Do I have to start all over now to resubmit the...
00:06 Fair enough, fair enough. Next question is for is from Razi. F he would like to know how long it normally takes to acquire a software patent. And is and how is his...
00:06 Somebody's going overseas and making these products in China. 00:11 Perfect question. This is the short answer is no. The US Patent will not prevent somebody from making the product in China. However,...
00:05 Nellie P, she was she has actually, really great question is better? Is it better to include all possible features into your patents? Or what if you decide not to include all the...
00:00 I 00:05 would like to know, is there any way to temporarily patent? 00:11 And what does it mean for a concept? 10? 00:14 Yes, so you can temporarily protect an idea with...
00:05 Now this one is in regards to trade shows Garin would like to know, is trade shows good for you and your product. And should you attend a trade show without patents filed...
00:00 Brian Mudd show is on US radio 610 W IoT. This one we're going to touch on here, I thought was an interesting story. So we have a lot of colleges that like...
00:00 News Radio 700 W wells government rock I remember when I first heard about this, I thought it was a joke that Ohio State was trying to patent the word Duff, as in...
00:06 Can a business model the way a company does business? What are the requirements for a patent is that the idea has to be novel, it has to be useful. It has to...
00:05 There's increasing concern about the ability for some only vendor to battle patent infringement by a large corporate entity. Especially when the inventor can win at the district and appeal court level only...
00:05 There's increasing concern about the ability for some only vendor to battle patent infringement by a large corporate entity. Especially when the inventor can win at the district and appeal court level only...
00:05 If generic names can't be trademark, how does Amazon have a trademark? 00:10 Great question. You cannot protect a name if it is the general name for goods or services, for example. Gosh,...
00:05 If Amir as wants to know, what did you hear in our deal with someone few months ago now you think he should not have because there's potential to develop the idea into...
00:06 I have several issued patents one related and pending application. As of quite recently, they are now in the hands of a broker for a marketing effort. For the pending application, I am...
00:00 I would like you to comment on the extent to which one should detail the invention and the design on a provisional versus non provisional, is it better to be specific or very...
00:05 What should a granted patent include? What information should have granted patents? Yeah, so granted, patents should cover how you make and use your idea. If it's software it should include the steps...
00:05 from Bob, a, you'd like to know, can you share the priorities of what comes first? Design versus utility versus other things? Okay. Yes. He wants to know if there's a ordering. Yeah....
00:05 Just like to build single or same invention can be both file design and utility for the same invention. 00:12 Yep. Yeah, absolutely. Let me now we're ready for the next prototype. So...
00:00 Brian Mudd show is on NewsRadio 610 Who D 00:05 we can do anything and once you're established you can get away with debt. By no no, no, no, no. We make a...
00:04 All right. So Robert would like to know, I have a chess game that is very unique. What is the chance of getting a patent for both a physical set and a digital...
00:05 Writing an artwork is usually copyrighted. What about writing on fabric or an object? Is this patentable with the writing has function? Or would that be a design? 00:15 Yes. So writing on...
00:05 Robert would like to know, is it design patent cover the overall look? Or is it extremely specific to size and color? 00:14 The beauty of a design patent and the beauty of...
00:05 Okay, great. We got less than a minute left, and she's asked a question that could take me hours to answer. John, what's that? It was a setup. John, you got to do...
00:05 Do I need to do a patent search for a design patent? So that's—it's an interesting question because it brings up the relative cost of patents. And I'll kind of go into those....
00:05 I'm actually working with different hybrid plants. What, is there a patent available for that? Yes. So, you can— there’s three types of—you got utility patents, design patents. I haven't covered plant patents...
00:05 Is there a special process for patenting improvements to my already issued patent? The intent is to extend the patent. Okay, yeah. So you know, a patent is a monopoly. And we'll talk...
00:05 versus what it's worth the different types of two main types of patents are, there are design patents, which protect the look of an invention. And then there are utility patents, which protect...
00:07 Once I've submitted a patent application, at this point, can anyone steal my idea if it's patentable? 00:15 So the—once you submit your patent, you are patent pending, and you have a secure...
00:03 If I hire a patent-drawing artist, should I have him sign a nondisclosure agreement beforehand? So yes, but remember the worries, the problems with a nondisclosure agreement. So, if this illustrator signs it,...
00:05 What conditions or requirements need to be met in order to obtain a patent protection? 00:11 So, your idea has to meet three standards: it has to be new, it has to be...
00:06 How long does a patent last? So, there's two types of patents. There's design patents, which protect the look of an idea. And then there's utility patents that protect the unique function, and...
00:05 Debra asks, “I have started the application for a patent, and of course, everyone says I can't do it on my own. I have completed half of the process. So, do you think...
00:04 Is there any way to sell an idea or invention without a patent? There, there's a lot of talk and you'll find a lot of stuff online about having people sign a nondisclosure...
00:06 If the patent application did not have a favorable decision the first time, can it be refiled to obtain a patent? Yes. But it's not really refiled. And, you know, most patents, this...
00:06 Can I do my own patent research? I would have to say it depends. I absolutely would recommend, before you do your research, going to trade shows and physical store locations. Like, say...
00:06 Adrian would like to know, “Do all medical devices have to be approved by the FDA before I can get a patent?” No, no, in fact, there's no relation between FDA approval and,...
00:05 Can I discuss with potential investors or before the patent is granted? Or does it have to be just pending? Once it's pending then you can absolutely—should discuss with investors. So, the filing date...
00:04 First question that they would like to be answered is, “John, you call yourself The Patent Professor, but do you also do trademarks and copyrights? Yes, yes, I do. And I'm glad that...
00:06 Do they need an actual working prototype when they start considering our patents? No, that's a common misconception. And I've had, you know, unfortunately, a lot of inventors think that a prototype is...
00:04 What is the most economical way to get my product to the patent pending stage? So, it's—this question—I mean, I'll address this one briefly, but next Friday—and do you know what is next...
00:04 Susan would like to know—she would like to know, after you get a patent, how often do you need to pay the USPTO maintenance fees? Okay. Yeah, wonderful question. Again, it goes back...
00:04 How long does a trademark last? How long does the entire process take? So, we talked about patents and how long they last. So, design patents are good for 14 years; utility patents...
00:00 John is your last name pronounced Rizvi. Do I have that right? Yes, you do John Rizvi. Okay, good. You are the patent professor, an adjunct professor of patent law at Nova Southeastern...
00:05 How long after a patent is pending are people usually granted patents? How long does the patent process normally take? So, it depends on the field of the idea. So, right now I'm...
00:00 Nick would like to know, in regards to trademarks, is a trademark—is a book title trademarkable? 00:14 No, you cannot trademark the title of a book. Now the reason that's confusing is—when I've...
00:05 would like to patent my innovations for mass production. 00:12 Oh, how do I patent them for mass production? How can I patent my inventions before mass production? Oh, yeah. So you absolutely—the...
00:05 Mr. Mehra would like to know, what is prior art? Is public for use or on sale, or a website with the same idea of my invention can be counted as prior art?...
00:00 One phenomenon I think has been occurring over the last 15, 20 years—I've been practicing for 25 years—and a lot of companies are downsizing their R&D departments, and not having product developers on...
00:00 I would like to know, how do you do the market analysis of your product without giving away your idea? 00:16 This is going to sound—you don't. Unfortunately, there's, you know, you cannot...
00:00 And how important is the naming of a product, or is that something that company you sell it to will take care of? Yeah, it's not that important. The company that you're licensing...
00:00 Do you use a pitch deck when reaching out to prospective licensees? No, I use a thing called a sell sheet. Think of it as a print ad. I just email it to...
00:00 Rafael says this is my first idea, my first company; the patent is my first step. How do I plan from a budget perspective? 00:14 Yeah, so yeah, it's a great question. There's...
00:04 It's a familiar song. It's a Christmas classic, but Mariah Carey is looking to turn her holiday hit into a bigger brand. She's trying to trademark herself “The Queen of Christmas.” A patent...
00:00 Mary, the Virgin Mary is the queen of Christmas. Or, you know, I mean, there were a number of other people that, you know, say now she's not Darlene Love It is and...
00:00 Okay, welcome, reader Welcome to Ask the patent professor or weekly q&a show. 00:12 I just opened up the floor to attendees. So I see participants starting to come in Happy Friday to...
00:00 The first thing we always tell—it doesn't matter whether they're looking for licensing or they really think they're startup mode—is to do as much looking around as they can; build their own version...
00:00 So I want to start with the kind of your company—it understands the invention process and what it takes to bring the product to market. There's no set, like, single set of steps,...
00:00 Okay, yeah, Happy Friday, everybody. Warren, Welcome to the Ask the patent Professor Show. Today, it's actually going to be, you know, ask for and we're really honored to be able to have...
00:00 So, I mean, the internet has been a phenomenal, like, blessing in a lot of ways. But it also, I think, gives a false sense of security in people being able to do...
00:00 And that's a great transition to what I want to ask about next, because it's good you're talking about inventors saving money and doing a prototype and formally, because one of their biggest...
00:00 But one last question. And when you mentioned at the beginning Kickstarter campaigns, like, say, an inventor, and something that might confuse a lot of people is how can an inventor raise $500,000 in...
00:00 So that's a big shock to a lot of inventors that their own patent that's granted can be used against them. So there's nothing even a registered patent attorney like myself—if an inventor...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. The patenting of software is an unusual field because the inventions coming from the software industry are often more complex than tangible inventions like mechanical or electrical systems....
00:00 Now, you mentioned, like, you had the word “professional” before “trade show.” I noticed that, like, “Go to a professional trade show.” Can you talk about that distinction? And that may bring us into...
00:00 One thing that's almost too good, you know what they say about something being too good to be true. It's very enticing for inventors to try to find a one-shop, a one-stop shop,...
00:00 So, we're almost out of time. I want to talk about you now and how you ended up getting this level of understanding on all the different aspects of licensing and bringing the...
00:00 Yeah, so that's—a lot of inventors, they don't really understand the process of working with manufacturers, distributors and marketing. And it's overwhelming to learn all of that. You have a couple of tools...
00:00 So that's just like any type of due diligence, when somebody goes to buy a house, like the bank will require a home inspector to really check out the home to see if...
00:00 My name is Louis Cuadra, and I'm the inventor of the Turnwedge. The original idea for the Turnwedge came to me over 20 years ago, when I was working as a medical wound...
00:02 But tell me a little bit about what you think and inventors should know about approaching a company that has an open innovation program. Well, number one, thanks for having me. And Happy...
00:00 One of Utah, you spoke about your book. And of course, the main title is inventor confidential, but the byline for it is the honest guide to profitable investing. 00:10 And I want...
00:00 Okay, now is there there's a lot of pathways open to an inventor to try to commercialize an idea. Would you like to speak about some of the options that they have? Sure,...
00:00 Tell us about how did these inventors find you? Or did you actually walk tradeshow floors and find them? How did this come about? Well, we're probably over 20 million misters. Now. 00:11 But...
00:00 Yeah, I guess I could say you're holding back, tell us what you really think. But I have to say, Warren, you may need some—I didn't mean for this interview to, to—you might...
00:00 Was your idea rejected by the patent office? What does this mean? Does it mean that your invention is dead in the water? Does it mean that you should let your idea go? I'm...
00:00 Look, daddy! Your invention! 00:06 This is my idea. 00:09 Six months earlier… I have a package for Mr. Jones. 00:15 And that's how an idea gets stolen. Don't let this happen to...
00:03 Look, daddy! Your invention! 00:06 This is my idea. 00:09 Six months earlier… I have a package for Mr. Jones. 00:15 And that's how an idea gets stolen. Don't let this happen to...
00:10 I'm here with that Debbie Cantor and amazing client of ours and an inventor of welcome, Debbie. It's such a pleasure to have you here. Thank you, John. I appreciate it. So I'll...
00:00 Let's talk about tech. Let's talk about AI. Well, so many of you probably have questions about chatGPT or chatGBT, depending on what user you're using. And so many of you probably have...
00:00 Someone has been trying to link with me for the last couple of days, and I didn't realize who it was. It is John Rizvi. He is The Patent Professor. And joining us...
00:00 So Winnie the Pooh, now a slasher film. This is crazy to me. When I saw this, I said, What is going on here? Well, we're gonna get to the bottom of this...
00:00 Apple, everybody knows apple. 00:03 They're pulling their inspiration, I guess from James Bond in designing a hidden camera 00:11 in a new watch that supposedly is coming up. 00:16 They received a...
00:00 News Radio 700 WL W's rock I'm sure everybody's seen these ads or you've seen a certainly a print ad for the Winnie the Pooh kills everybody moving. 00:13 Yeah, as I said...
00:00 And we would like to welcome John Rizvi to the program. He's known as The Patent Professor. He's an adjunct professor of patent law at Nova Southeastern Law School in Florida. And he...
00:00 So now we thought we would talk about vehicles that can repossess themselves. No, no, really–joining us to talk about that is a regular guest on our show. He is The Patent Professor,...
00:00 News Radio 700 WLW. All right back with Eddie and Rocky, and rock and roll. You know, when you think about the Supreme Court you think about, you know, freedom of religion, portion,...
00:00 A lot of people don't know that I grew up in the cornfields of Topeka, Kansas. When I was growing up there were, there were farms everywhere and everyone seemed to know all...
00:00 What led you to John Rizvi, the Patent Professor over some other patent attorneys? Well, when I researched and I looked for a patent attorney, he was the best. He was the best....
00:02 So we have three years. What? Know? Bring all the cameras back? That's fine. 00:30 Okay, guys, welcome. We're here at the patent Professor headquarters and program today is patents and prototypes. And...
00:00 News Radio 700 WLW. All right back with Eddie and Rocky, and rock and roll. You know, when you think about the Supreme Court you think about, you know, freedom of religion, portion,...
00:00 We've been talking quite a bit, as so many have about a lawsuit, a class action lawsuit, if you will, against Buffalo Wild Wings for allegedly having boneless wings that are not supposed...
00:00 The next time you're stuck on the side of the road, you might get some help from a drone. Ford is tinkering with an idea to help stranded drivers in a brand new...
00:00 News Radio 700 WLW, the Ford Motor Company has filed a patent. And that patent is on drones, in specific drones that can actually help you jumpstart a battery if your car dies...
00:00 News Radio 700 WLW. So in the midst of, I think it's clear, there's a revolution of sorts when it comes to technology and the idea of AI, whether it's writing stories for...
The Patent Professor: Your brand is not enough to impress a shark. Shark: What's the difference between your stuff and the millions of other products— Shark: Wait, let me answer: nothing. Contestant: No, that's not...
This one was never built on, “seeing is believing.” This is a firm that I built based on, “believing is seeing.” We represent inventors, and that's what makes us unique—we represent the potential.
The biggest factor is how crowded the field is, and how many others have tried to come up with solutions to the same problem. The more patents that we find when we do our search,...
You don't need a working model or prototype of your idea in order to get a patent. All that is needed is the ability to describe how your invention is made and used. Do...
The Patent Professor: What's the best way to wow investors? Contestant: Right here, Kevin, is the patent for the product, and right here is the patent for the process Shark: Wow. Shark: Can I see...
Shark: Do you have a patent on any of this stuff? Contestant: We don't hold the patent yet right now. Shark: Do you have a patent on this? Contestant: We have a patent pending...
There's a myth out there that patents are only available for things that are complicated. People imagine inventors to be like that professor in the movie Back to the Future, and they expect to...
The wonder that is the Internet has completely changed the practice of patent law. Today, you no longer have to choose your patent attorney from among the closest local attorneys you can find. We...
There's no requirement that you have a patent search done first, but the search is important. It tells you whether your idea is new and how likely it is to get a patent. Also...
So there are generally three main types of patents: utility patents, design patents and plant patents. Utility patents include both temporary patents that are called provisional patents, and final patents that are called non-provisional...
It's only a good idea if they’re first. The best idea in the world is not going to go anywhere if somebody else has a patent on it and has filed before you. So,...
It's not just me in my 20 years of experience as a patent attorney and as an adjunct professor, but we have an entire team. I have former patent examiners working for me that...
In 2013, the US patent law underwent the single biggest change in the last 100 years. We moved from a first-to-invent to a first-to-file system. Before you disclose your idea, it's critical that you...
In order to file for a patent, you must be the inventor. Now, if you find an existing product and you modify it, you apply it in a unique method, you might be considered...
There is no law that requires a patent attorney to conduct the search. However, most inventors, when they do their search, they’re focusing on using keywords, and keywords are not accurate. What one person...
There's something I truly love about inventing. Inventing leads to unity. Think about it: inventors create to help everyone. They see a problem and they ask themselves, how can I fix this or make...
This is The Patent Professor. We are an intellectual property law firm with one main goal: to help inventors get the strongest protection possible for their ideas. But we can't do that without our...
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida—John Rizvi, Esq., founder of The Patent Professor®, an Intellectual Property Law Firm, announces a free monthly event on the last Thursday of every month entitled, Ask The Patent Professor®. These live YouTube...
00:00 On today's Penn Professor success story, you'll hear the amazing story that sparked the idea for a product that Troy Electra turned into a profitable business. 00:09 My name is Troy Solyndra. I'm founder...
00:00 On this patent Professor success story, you'll meet inventor Gerard DeFay, who took his product idea and turned it into a profitable business with the help of the patent Professor John Rizvi, 00:10 my...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. A lot of inventors mistakenly believe that they need to have a working prototype of their invention in order to get a patent. This is not true at...
00:00 It's very important that anybody that has a new product has to have somebody in their corner that is got a wealth of knowledge and that is John Rizvi. The whole process is...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. Did you know that at one time, the patent office required inventors to bring a working model or a prototype of their invention to the patent office. It...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. One way to think about provisional patents is to think of them as a parachute. Imagine that you are a skydiver. You want your parachute professionally packed by...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, having been a patent attorney for 20 years, and a professor of patent law for 15. I often get the same questions from inventors regarding the patent search....
Hi, I'm John Reese he, the patent professor, having been a patent attorney for 20 years, and a professor of patent law for 15. I am often asked by inventors if it is safe to...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. A utility patent application defines the nature and use of a new product or process and its applications. One of the most common questions I get when a...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. One common misconception I run across a lot is the idea that you have to have a working prototype of your invention in order to file for a...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. We've all heard the phrase loose lips sink ships. This phrase was coined in World War Two to discourage people from discussing shipping schedules. This way enemy agents...
Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, I often get the same questions from inventors regarding the patent search. One of the most common is whether or not an inventor can do the search themself....
00:19 The man the man chooses given lead or serial inventor. This is his second patent where this and you brought the first one with you. Was this on the website? Yeah, absolutely. Let's open...
00:00 I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, they told me I was nuts for leaving a position in New York City representing large multinational corporations for their patent matters to start my own firm, because...
00:03 Welcome to art of the kickstart your source for crowdfunding campaign success. I'm your host Roy Moore's on President of inventors partners, the top full service turnkey product development and crowdfunding marketing agency in...
00:01 Today, you'll meet an inventor that's going to share his story about turning his product idea into a reality with the help of the patent Professor John Rizvi, 00:11 my name is Stuart Levin...
00:01 Around this time of year, you probably seen the movie. It's a Wonderful Life. It's a holiday movie and it's probably before my time. So the big the key quote that you always hear...
00:00 John Rizvi, the patent professor, a lot of times people hear about my practice, and they think it's all glamorous. And although this is true, there's a lot of behind the scenes hard work...
00:00 Ah John Rizvi, the patent professor, if you have a new idea, and you haven't filed for a patent yet, and someone asks about the idea and if you start working on a prototype,...
00:00 His death I don't agree. We're all going to die someday. The greatest cost is not dying. But it's dying with that unfulfilled dreaming, still suffocating inside you. As John Ruskin said, it's not...
Who Says You Can't Dance While Boxing? "Learns the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist" - Pablo Picasso
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. It's a very happy day today at our office. So I'm Giovanni Lopez. I'm the passionate paralegal. And we have well with Alex Kissling. Alex has been...
00:05 Thanks for taking me here. This date has been just amazing so far you're so funny. I'm so glad we met on that dating stuff. No way you're telling me you patented the site...
00:12 If you can tell, I can't hula hoop with this around my waist, but I'm doing an okay job with it around my neck. This patented toy has made over $45 million in profits....
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. Some of the greatest innovations of all time were developed during times of crisis. For example, Sir Isaac Newton developed the law of gravity while at home...
00:11 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, and I help entrepreneurs, take their ideas, protect them, and make money from them. So because I'm the patent professor, you probably think I'm going to start...
00:00 It's hard to watch the news or go online these days without seeing coverage of the Coronavirus. Stores are closing, stocks are plummeting and people are worried about the future. I've been around quite...
00:07 First of all, I'm extremely excited to be here. medical simulation is really in its infancy. And I think Dr. Strickland is right is that there, this conference is going to be in the...
00:01 Here's the story of a patent law firm with lots of nerdy engineers by law. And we're here to take your ideas and we're going to project them evermore raise me by veterans me...
00:02 Okay, I want to tell you about my dish and then kids get to talk about macaroni and cheese. This year we have salmon with lemon pepper. 00:14 I made macaroni and cheese with...
00:00 This is Giovanni Lopez reporting with PPTV. That's patent Professor television. I'm with Nicole. James. Nicole, how are you? I'm blessed. She is blessed. And Nicole, if you don't mind me asking, do you...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. And here we are at our annual holiday party. And we're doing something a little bit different this year, instead of gift exchange, we're going to do...
00:07 Alright, so 2019 got 00:08 a lot of greetings from the patent professors. We moved into a new building. We have some new employees and we're gonna start over. What is it you do...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. Some of the questions I get most often are, why do I need a patent? Is a patent really worth it? A patent says that the US...
00:23 2019 was so exciting, was great to see all the work that John had done the years before finally come together. And the expansion has just been unbelievable. And we're just having such an...
00:17 Listen, life is over in a flicker. Not long from now, they're going to be planting you in the ground, hitting that dirt with a shovel. Don't give yourself a reason to lie on...
00:00 Hi, I'm Kevin Harrington, the inventor of the infomercial, and one of the original sharks on the hit TV show Shark Tank. Now I've launched over 500 products, resulting in more than $5 billion...
00:00 John Rizvi would like to introduce you to Peter Rossano, an inventor who he helped to patent an idea which has now flourished into a well recognized and potentially life saving product. 00:09 My...
00:00 It is important to put your competitors on notice about your trademark filing. It's a common mistake for people not to display proper notice of registration, or notice of your unregistered trademark rights. But...
00:08 I come across inventors that are afraid or embarrassed to see a patent attorney because they think their idea is too simple or minor of an improvement. This is a common misconception. When I...
00:19 Good afternoon. All of you, deep inside, have an idea that is brewing. We're all made to be creative. We are made to be makers. And it starts early. When I was 12, this...
00:00 Well, finally today, you know, the world changes on a daily basis, probably minute by minute, thanks to someone's great idea. And if one of those ideas is yours as an inventor or an...
00:01 On this patent Professor success story, you'll meet an inventor who was getting ready to launch his new product. 00:06 I am Carlos Enrique Rodriguez and I invented the outboard hitch cover. 00:11 Carlos...
00:00 Do you have what you believe is the next best product but don't know how to make it come to life? 00:05 Well, our next guest is here to help us and explain how...
00:01 We've all had an idea we thought was so original, so perfect we should patent it few of us ever do. But the brave ones redefine our daily experiences with their incredible inventions Best...
00:00 Just a TED Talk Speaker John Rizvi has some advice on turning an invention into some cold hard cash. Well, we've all had an idea we thought was so original, so perfect we should...
00:00 The only way to protect your domain name is with a trademark. Let me tell you a story about a recent client of mine. I'll call her Jane Doe. Jane thought she could protect...
00:00 get just a TED Talk Speaker John Rizvi has some advice on turning an invention into some cold hard cash. Well, we've all had an idea we thought was so original, so perfect we...
00:07 Welcome back. We're here with Mr. Rizvi. And we're going to ask him whether if the idea is patentable or not? John? Well, the first thing an inventor needs to do is look into...
00:25 evening. My name is John Rizvi, I'm a type attorney. And I have a confession to make. And that that is that anytime I am asked to speak, I try to find the hosts...
00:00 Does your company or product name even qualified for a trademark? It is important to select a name for your company or your product that can be registered as a federal trademark. Prior to...
00:01 How do inventor confidentiality agreements work? Well, suppose inventor John Doe comes up with a new way of making bagels. He wants to sell his idea to Joe's bagel factory. Now John Doe can...
00:07 Today we'll be covering a lot of questions inventors have relating to making money with their ideas. Let me start with a question every inventor has, how can I make money with my idea?...
00:00 Beware of document preparation companies offering to file your trademark. Let me tell you a sad but true story from my practice as a trademark lawyer to illustrate my point. Recently, I took a...
00:01 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the founder of golden rays VPA. My registered patent attorney, and for the past 13 years have also been an adjunct professor at NOVA law school, teaching patent, trademark and...
00:06 Welcome back. In this segment, we will be speaking with Mr Rizvi about prototypes. What is it? And where does it fit into the invention process? 00:16 Let's start with the word prototype. The...
00:00 Many business owners are confused about the proper way to use their company brand or product brand names so that their trademark rights are not lost. Here's the key to proper use. Use your...
00:03 Contrary to popular belief, incorporating your business does not protect your company or product name. I had to break this news to a client of mine recently, he had incorporated in Florida. And he...
00:00 On this Penn Professor success story, you'll hear how a police officer and an inventor came up with a product that fit his needs as well as increasing the overall safety of many other...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, and I'm so excited to announce that today is World Intellectual Property day. Today we honor the creativity and ingenuity of inventors who innovate for a green...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, a common question I get is whether you can file for a patent on a product that is already made, but that currently doesn't have a patent....
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor. Here's a common question I get if a company requests that I develop a product for them, do I have intellectual property rights or does the company...
00:00 My reason for being born in this world is to help inventor see that you can be outside an industry and still completely change that industry. And that brings me back to Alex Gomez,...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, a common question I get are about the different types of patents. So there are generally three main types of patents, utility patents, design patents, and plant...
00:00 Is there something proprietary about this? Or can you patent this? I'm not even certain we didn't patent it. Because if you make out a patent, you got to disclose everything that's edit. And...
00:00 because it's October, I'm dressed as a patent in honor of Halloween. But if you're an inventor, you're going to want to listen up because this is your invitation to the biggest inventors summit...
00:00 Many of you will wonder, well, how did she get there? How did she create 500 products? How did she get 120 patents? Okay, so how does somebody get 120 patents? And you've probably...
00:03 Hi, I'm Kevin Harrington, the inventor of the infomercial and one of the original sharks on Shark Tank. As someone who's launched over 500 products with over $5 billion in sales, I know what...
00:00 He's putting out a patent for some of the stuff that I come up with is a complete and utter waste of time for me just absolutely makes absolutely no sense there are...
00:00 But I think the problem is actually the other way around. That patterns are too easy to get around that is too easy to put up to troll and put up obstacles to someone...
00:00 Yes, sir. So get on all your questions while you can we are now going to begin the q&a session of this seminar. The first question that they would like to be answered John,...
00:00 I can't think of anything more festive for the Fourth of July than fireworks. You can have a barbecue. Invite the family over have a pool party, but it doesn't quite feel like Independence...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi to patent professor. 00:03 Hi And I'm Patrick. 00:05 Just Patrick. 00:05 And today we're going to be talking about the smartwatch or rather, we're going to let the smartwatch...
00:00 Who does the name space force belong to? The United States military, or Netflix? Space Force is the name of a new branch of the US military designed to handle space warfare. Interestingly enough,...
00:00 Hi, I'm John Rizvi, the patent professor, and today I'm taking advantage of the empty office by scaling around on a rib steak. Now the rib steak was first introduced in late 2006 by...
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R&B artists Drake and The Weeknd are in the WORST mood. A song featuring the singers’ voices, entitled “heart on my sleeve ,” hit the Apple Music store, Deezer, and TIDAL at roughly the same...
Laypeople and lawyers alike are watching closely to see what’s going to happen next with characters lately controlled by Disney as they pass into the public domain. With the recent media storm over the latest...
Recently, I talked about graphic novelist Kristina Kashtanova. Their signature work, Zarya of the Dawn, features a nonbinary character (that is to say, someone who rejects conventional gender pronouns in favor of the gender-neutral “they/them”...
A newly published patent application from Ford takes a novel approach to dealing with dead car batteries. The patent proposes using drones to help jumpstart stranded vehicles and get them back on the road. But...
A class-action lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings alleges that the famous wing chain engaged in deceptive practices and false advertising because the company's "boneless" wings are actually made with breast meat. But does this "fowl"...
Can we agree at the outset of this article that attorneys as a class tend to be awful at branding? This statement shouldn’t be controversial, and yet I’m already wincing as I imagine my inbox...
Like many other large companies with international reputations, distiller Jack Daniel’s is well aware of the power of branding—and the importance of protecting the elements of that brand. Now, the whiskey giant is embroiled in...
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida—On Saturday, January 14, 2023, the Law Firm 500 Award committee announced its list of 2022 Honorees. The organization ranked John Rizvi, P.A., The Patent Professor®, a national AV-rated intellectual property law firm,...
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida - According to the most recent data, more than 650,000 patent applications were filed in 2021, which accounted for more than a 5% increase from the previous year. That number is expected...
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida - John Rizvi, Esq., founder of The Patent Professor®, an Intellectual Property Law Firm, announces that his Lead Trademark Attorney, Natalie Parcinski, was one of the speakers for the South Florida Manufacturers...
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida - John Rizvi, Esq., The Patent Professor®, announces his intellectual property law firm’s participation in the National Hardware Show (NHS), to be held from January 31 through February 2, 2023, in Las...
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida - John Rizvi, Esq., founder of The Patent Professor®, an Intellectual Property Law Firm, announces his firm’s membership in the South Florida Manufacturers Association. His firm attended the 62nd Annual Meeting &...
00:06 Adrian would like to know: Can you please clarify what exactly is the difference between patents and trademarks? Yeah, so the patent protects the idea, the function, the product itself. The trademark protects...
00:05 Can I discuss with potential investors or before the patent is granted? Or does it have to be just pending? Once it's pending then you can absolutely—should discuss with investors. So, the filing...
00:05 Can you explain your flat rate service? I’ve seen a flat rate on your website, and we'd like to understand what that means. Yeah. So, you know, when I was at the big...
00:00 If someone's looking just for a rule of thumb for a licensing royalty percentage, is there? Is there such a thing that’s like an industry standard, or does it really vary so much that...
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield was famous for saying, “I don’t get no respect!” Now a group of comedians is banding together to send the same message, specifically to Pandora, a free music-streaming app. These funny...
McDonald’s is up in arms about a recent trademark application for “McHemp” filed by a North Carolina shop of the same name, selling (among other things) CBD products and edible hemp flowers. Patent attorney...
Did you create a game or sport, and are wondering if it can be protected with a patent? Sports, board games, card games, and other types of games all have the potential to be patentable....
If you invented a unique cosmetic product, you’re probably feeling impatient about getting it on the market where it can be purchased, used, and appreciated by others. However, if you’re new to inventing cosmetics, you...
(CORAL SPRINGS, Florida) - John Rizvi, Esq., founder of The Patent Professor®, an Intellectual Property Law Firm, announces that he will speak at the IT Tech Show in Fort Lauderdale. The annual event, which takes...
The Law Firm 500 Award Committee has announced its list of honorees for 2021. John Rizvi, P.A., The Patent Professor®, a national AV-rated intellectual property law firm based in Coral Springs, Florida, has been honored...
Patent Attorney John Rizvi, Founder of The Patent Professor®, a flat-fee intellectual property firm based in Coral Springs, Florida, announces his firm's Platinum Sponsorship of the Rotary Miami Brickell’s 5th Annual Basket Brigade. Registered Patent...
Patent Attorney John Rizvi, Founder of The Patent Professor®, a flat-fee intellectual property firm based in Coral Springs, Florida, has released a free guide, 5 Secrets Every Inventor Must Know About Patents. Designed to educate...
Florida Patent Attorney John Rizvi, Founder of The Patent Professor®, interviewed Australian inventor of BetterBlocks™, Warren Wilson, about his remarkable journey from struggling inventor to successful entrepreneur on Facebook on April 16. Wilson, a native...
Patent Attorney John Rizvi, Founder of The Patent Professor®, a flat-fee intellectual property firm based in Coral Springs, Florida, is pleased to announce that his client, inventor Dr. Brian Travers, has been featured in major...
On Saturday, December 5, 2020, the Law Firm 500 Award committee announced the list of 2020 Honorees, ranking John Rizvi, P.A., The Patent Professor®, a national AV-rated intellectual property law firm based in Coral Springs,...
On Saturday, December 5, 2020, the Law Firm 500 Award committee announced the list of 2020 Honorees, ranking John Rizvi, P.A., The Patent Professor®, a national AV-rated intellectual property law firm based in Coral Springs...
John Rizvi’s intellectual property law firm, The Patent Professor ®, grew 188% in just three years, earning a spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing private companies. From 2016 – 2019, The Patent Professor ®,...
John Rizvi, The Patent ProfessorⓇ, a Coral Springs Florida based patent attorney with 14 satellite offices in Florida, New York, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Washington, California, and Massachusetts, hosted an informative webinar with a prolific inventor...
On Friday, April 10, patent attorney John Rizvi presented a free webinar to share valuable information about federal grants, loans, and disaster relief programs available to investors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a patent...
Lawyer and Patent Specialist John Rizvi held a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of his firm's new location in Coral Springs, Florida. John Rizvi, P.A. hosted a successful ribbon-cutting ceremony launching the opening of...
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