Start protecting your startup and increasing valuation
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Avoid the pain of losing your entire business to cloners! Hands-on class to protect tech, GTM plan, and increase company valuation with IP.
Start protecting your startup and increasing valuation
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Avoid the pain of losing your entire business to cloners! Hands-on class to protect tech, GTM plan, and increase company valuation with IP.
Course overview
Prepare and file a high-quality patent application in 2 weeks
I've helped thousands of founders and inventors with tools to understand how to create valuable patent portfolios that protect their companies and increase their valuations.
With this course, you'll leave knowing how to build your high-quality patent applications using modern software tools.
If you prefer a lawyer to review and file for you, you will learn how to collaborate with attorneys more effectively and slice your legal fees by half.
Who is this course for
01
Startup founders who want to build an IP moat to protect their GTM strategy and to build company value with IP assets.
02
Inventors who want to license their ideas and get compensation for their inventions. We will show cost-effective IP creation strategies.
03
In-house counsel who want to reduce the cost of IP portfolio building with innovative software solutions.
What you’ll get out of this course:
Leverage our patent system to prevent startup tragedies
We begin with the cautionary tale of Phhhoto v Meta where Phhhoto alleged Meta/Instagram slavishly copied the Phhhoto model and drove them out of business. Learn the strategic use of patents to protect your GTM plan and increase valuation with IP assets.
Introduction to the patent system
Review different types of patents (provisional/non-provisional patent, plant patent, design patent). Learn how to read the major patent sections (Background, Summary of the Invention, Detailed Description, Claims, and Drawings)
Apply patent drafting software to make your patent journey easy
A good patent attorney takes years to learn the rope. Bypass this learning curve and experience first-hand how to use the newest and most advanced patent drafting tools to make IP creation a breeze. Come to class with your ideas and convert them into a tangible IP asset!
Monetize your IP Assets
While some inventors patent for the glory and the recognition, most people want to make money off their inventions. Learn monetization techniques and tips for your patented and patent-pending inventions.
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What people are saying
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Meet your instructor
Bao Tran
Registered Patent Attorney at Patent Professional Corp.
As a Registered Patent Attorney and Managing Partner at PatentPC, I counsel and advise both U.S.-based and international clients in all aspects of patent, trademark, and intellectual property matters.
I am also a founder of PowerPatent, a cloud-based software company making IP productivity enhancement tools for patent lawyers. The technology is the subject of 4 patents and 3 pending cases.
I have a J.D. degree from the University of Houston Law Center, M.B.A from Columbia University and BSEE from Rice University.
I am licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, Texas, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
I am experienced with patenting software (AI, IoT, robotics, blockchain/crypto,...) and medical device / digital health solutions. I have also experience with complex electro-mechanical systems including hybrid/electric vehicle control systems, PEM fuel cells, and advanced energy storage systems. Have done patents in the following fields:
- SaaS
- Fintech / Insuretech
- IoT
- AI
- Cyber
- VR / Metaverse
- edTech
- eCommerce
- Enterprise Tech
- Climate Tech
- Blockchain / Web3
- Foodtech
- Marketing Tech
- Proptech
- Robotics
- Gaming
- Consumer Tech
- Health Tech
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Course syllabus
01
Introduction to the IP system
Discuss an example of what can go wrong if your startup lacks IP protection.
Provide an overview of the IP system including Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets.
02
Parts of a Patent
Understand the parts of the patent application and what the Patent Office examiner looks for in the application. We will walk through the process of preparing an example patent application using the traditional tool (word processor).
03
Roll up your sleeve and work on your own patent application
Come prepared with an idea (and drawings illustrating how the invention works) to seek patent protection. We will walk through the process of preparing an example patent application, and then you can use a new AI-based patent drafting assistant software to help you complete your own patent application in fifteen minutes.
04
Make money with your inventions
You can profit from your invention by launching a startup, or you can find manufacturers who will license or buy your patents. We will discuss approaches in monetizing your patent-protected invention.
Course schedule
2-4 hours per week
Live Classes on Mondays & Wednesdays
12:00-1:00pm EST
Live sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays, each session is 1 hour, 12 to 1pm Eastern. Office hours are on Fridays 12 to 1pm Eastern.
Cohort 1 is scheduled for Mar 27, 29, Apr 3, 5, with the office hours on Mar 31 and Apr 7 2023.
No required homework
The time commitment is manageable for busy professionals. Actionable takeaways that you can use in your businesses today.
Optional Case Study
If desired, you have the option to work through a case study, practice what we learn, and get direct feedback on you.
Specific questions, ask anytime
Always available for questions and support through the online community.
Join live, rewatch anytime
All sessions are recorded, so you can watch them at your own time if you can't attend
Learning is better with cohorts
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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