Holley & Hamilton

Cohort:  November 2025

This is your go-to diagnostic tool if you're unsure whether your idea is patentable. Whether you're a solo inventor, entrepreneur, or part of a corporate innovation team, this free kit walks you through: <ul><li>What qualifies as a patentable invention in the AI era</li><li>How to spot the difference between unprotectable concepts and valuable IP</li><li>The different patent paths (Utility vs. Design)</li><li>A mini decision tree to help you assess your idea's eligibility</li></ul>

From Concept to Claim: Your Quickstart Patentability Kit for Innovations
 

The AI-Powered Inventor: Master the Strategic Patent Process from Innovative Idea to Valuable IP Led by a National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee and one of the world's most prolific patent holders, this pioneering course teaches you how to become a true inventor while equipping you with proven, AI-driven techniques for identifying, developing, and protecting innovations. Why This Course Is Different Unlike theoretical legal patent courses or generic innovation programs, this course provides you with: •&nbsp;Inventor's Mindset: Learn creative thinking patterns and problem-solving approaches successful inventors use.•&nbsp;Practical Focus: Develop techniques for innovation and generating patentable ideas.•&nbsp;AI as Collaborator: Master strategies for using AI tools to enhance your creative capacity and accelerate innovation.•&nbsp;Expert Guidance: Expand from technical expert to strategic inventor-expert, mastering the entire innovation process.•&nbsp;Confidentiality Focused: You'll learn without compromising future patentability or exposing valuable IP. By the end of this course, you'll not only understand patents, you'll think like an inventor and have consistently developed the skills to generate and protect valuable intellectual property throughout your career. What You'll Learn • Understand what constitutes patentable ideas and the role of AI in this process.• Master techniques for writing strong patent disclosures that convey technical novelty.• Learn practical strategies for team-based invention and strengthening ideas through collaboration.• Understand how to use AI to ideate ideas, conduct patent searches, and perform prior art analysis.• Develop practices to maintain inventor momentum and learn how to build a portfolio of valuable patents. Who Should Attend • Innovators in any industry• Business unit leaders, strategy and transformation leaders• R&amp;D leaders seeking to protect AI innovations• Engineers and developers wanting to understand and strengthen their patent skills Your Instructors Learn from two exceptional technology leaders and innovators: Kerrie Holley• National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee (2025)• National Academy of Engineering Member (2023) - one of the highest recognitions in engineering• Retired IBM Fellow and former Google Technology Executive• Renowned technologist, author, and strategic advisor to the C-suite Rick Hamilton• One of the world's most prolific inventors with over 1,000 patents• Former top patent holder at IBM • Extensive experience navigating the patent process from idea to issuance• Track record of developing and implementing successful patent strategies

Master the Patent Process from Innovative Idea to Valuable IP

Course syllabus

July 15th and July 17th

Course schedule

First-time inventors in any field—tech, healthcare, arts, or science—who want to patent their ideas and bring innovations to life.

Aspiring innovators, creators, and problem-solvers looking to turn their ideas into patents and navigate the invention process.

Entrepreneurs, founders, engineers, and dreamers ready to protect their first big idea and learn how to patent inventions in the AI era.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Adopt proven methodologies from National Inventor Hall of Fame Inductee and one of the world's most prolific inventors with over 1000 patents.

Think Like a Top Inventor & Innovator

Confidently identify and develop patentable ideas, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Master the critical skills for writing strong patent disclosures that clearly articulate your invention's novelty and avoid costly errors.

Understand and Adopt the Habits of Successful Innovators

Learn how to use AI to unlock collaborative breakthroughs and spark fresh ideas. Use AI for search, analysis, and faster idea-to-patent.

Leverage AI for Innovation 

Whether you're an individual innovator or part of a larger organization, explore the vital role of patents and understand how a strong patent strategy can be your key to success.

Strategic Patenting for Inventors & Companies

Transform ideas into patents with expert guidance from a National Inventors Hall of Fame member and a prolific inventor with 1,000+ patents.

Kerrie Holley

Rick Hamilton

Become an AI-Powered Inventor

National Inventors HOF (2025), NAE (2024) Retired IBM Fellow & Google Executive

One of the world's most prolific inventors

Learn how to use AI to think creatively, spot, shape, and solve problem to unlock invention opportunities.

How to adopt the Inventor’s Mindset in the age of AI

Learn when to use patents, trademarks, copyright, or trade secrets to protect your ideas and innovations.

Understand key types of intellectual property

Discover daily routines that fuel creativity, insight, and innovation.

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Holley & Hamilton

Courses

The AI-Powered Inventor: Idea to Patent

Lightning Lessons

Become an AI-Powered Inventor

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From Concept to Claim: Your Quickstart Patentability Kit for Innovations