Patent Pending Made Simple

Patent Pending Made Simple

Patent Pending Made Simple is a podcast for inventors who are looking to learn more about the patent process

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March 25, 2025 32 mins

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In this episode, an M&A advisor and business broker, Jason Brown talks with Samar Shah about preparing a startup for a successful exit. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision and exit plan from the beginning, including various scenarios. He also discusses the benefits of inorganic growth through acquisitions and the need to build a strong team that can operate independently from the founder. B...

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the different types of rejections that can be issued by the Patent Office when filing a patent application. They focus on 102 rejections, which are based on prior art, and 103 rejections, which are based on obviousness. They explain the timing of responding to rejections and the options for overcoming them, including amending the claims and making arguments based on the prior art. ...

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In this episode, Samar and Jamie discuss various resources for independent inventors. They highlight the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website as a top resource, which provides information on patent basics, patent scams, and free services offered by the Patent Office. They also mention the Inventor Assistance Center and the Pro Bono Program, which are available through the USPTO. Other resources ...

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January 1, 2025 16 mins

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The conversation discusses New Year's resolutions for inventors with regards to the patent process. The main theme is taking advantage of the one-year timeframe while the provisional application is pending. This includes developing the invention, finding manufacturers or potential licensees, and determining a plan for monetizing the invention. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of having a strategy ...

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In this episode, Jamie and Samar interview Peter Drakulich, co-founder of 52 Launch, a company that helps individuals bring product ideas to market. They discuss the journey of bringing product ideas to market, emphasizing the interplay of patents and market disclosure, comprehensive support services, and the value of leveraging platforms like Amazon and social media for successful product launches. They also highlight the...

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In this episode, Samar and Jamie delve into the different types of patent applications, and the key information to remember for each one. There are 3 main types of applications -- design, utility, and plant. For utility patents, you may file a provisional or a non-provisional application as well. PCT applications make it possible to apply for a patent in numerous countries. Learn more about the qualifications, deadlines, a...

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In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, Jaime and Samar tell you what a notice of allowance is, how it should be treated, and what you need to do after receiving one.

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In this episode, the hosts discuss what to do after receiving a notice of allowance on a patent application. They explain a notice of allowance and how long it typically takes to receive one. They emphasize the importance of reviewing the not...

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In this Patent Pending Made Simple episode, Jaime and Samar debate whether to amend claims or argue against rejections in a patent application. It is common to receive rejections in the patent process, but determining whether or not you should fight those rejections or amend claims in your application is a difficult dance. Listen in to get some insights into your potential options.

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The conversation discusses the ...

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Who is an inventor when it comes to a patent? Can there be multiple inventors? What rights do they have? These questions will be answered in this insightful episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, where our hosts, Jamie Brophy and Samar Shah, delve into the intricacies of inventorship claims and their implications in the realm of patent applications and legal protections.

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In this episode, Jamie Brophy and Samar Sh...

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July 30, 2024 10 mins

What are the key differences between a patent attorney and a patent agent? 
In this episode, Jamie and Samar dispel the myths surrounding patent attorneys and patent agents. They specify the qualifications a patent attorney and patent agent must have and what actions fall under their jurisdictions, respectively.  

Takeaways:
Both patent attorneys and agents are required to take the patent bar exam, which qualifies the...

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In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, Jamie and Samar talk about the ins and outs of prototyping and whether you should have one before filing your patent application. They discuss the costs of prototyping, how it can help you in the product development process, and what you should consider before prototyping your invention.

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The conversation discusses whether a prototype is necessary before filing a patent a...

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In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, Jamie and Samar interview Stephen Key, one of the foremost experts in the world of patent licensing.  They discuss the patent licensing process, the role of a provisional patent application in that process, steps to bringing an idea to market, prototyping, prior art searches, and so much more!

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Stephen Key, a patent licensing expert, shares his insights on how to prot...

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February 23, 2024 15 mins

What is the difference between a patent and a license?
In this episode, Jamie and Samar discuss the differences between a patent and a license.  Topics include:

  • Key differences
  • Do you need an issued patent to get a licensing deal?
  • Are there benefits of securing a licensing deal during the patent pending phase?
  • Overcoming fears and uncertainties around licensing an invention
  • What is a license (a contract that allows someo...
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January 15, 2024 9 mins
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November 23, 2023 17 mins

Happy Thanksgiving to all! On today's episode, Jamie and Samar discuss the top mistakes that inventors make in writing and filing their provisional patent applications. For show notes, visit: https://outlierpatentattorneys.com/top-mistakes-provisional-applications

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October 5, 2023 24 mins

In this episode of the Patent Pending Made Simple Podcast, Jamie and Samar discuss patent related deadlines, including:

  • The importance of patent deadlines (00:00-01:56)

  • Pre-filing Deadlines (01:57-02:55)

    • Public Disclosures and Associated Nuances (02:56-10:13)

  • Post-filing Deadlines (10:14-10:49)

  • Responding to Final and Non-Final Office Actions (10:50-19:14)

  • Other Deadlines (19:15-19:56)

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September 14, 2023 15 mins

In this podcast episode, the hosts Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy are interviewed by Jamie's two sons, Griffin and Jordan. The boys have questions about patents, which they ask during the episode.

They learn that a patent is a legal document that gives inventors rights to protect their inventions from being made, sold, or used by others. The process of getting a patent involves writing a patent application and submitting it ...

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August 24, 2023 20 mins

For transcript and show notes, visit: https://outlierpatentattorneys.com/patent-pending-made-simple/podcast/episodes/3

In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple Podcast, Jamie and Samar discuss the differences between patentability opinions and patent infringement opinions. What is the difference, and when should you think about these concepts in your patent journey.


  1. Introduction to the podcast (00:02)

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August 3, 2023 33 mins

Are you curious about what the patent process looks like from start to finish? What happens after you file your patent application? What deadlines and expectations should you have? Join us on on this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple as Jamie and Samar walk you through the lifecycle of a patent.

Visit our show notes page for a transcript and resources: https://outlierpatentattorneys.com/patent-pending-made-simple/podc...

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July 18, 2023 25 mins

Episode 1: Intro to the Patent Pending Made Simple Podcast, and its hosts: Jamie Brophy and Samar Shah. In this episode, Jamie and Samar discuss frameworks that you (the inventor) should use when you think about your patent application as well as frameworks for protecting your innovations.

Episode 1 - What is a good patent application

  • Introduction to the podcast. 0:00

    • Welcome to the Patent Pending Made Simple ...

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