The patent examination process is complex, confusing and difficult, so understanding what to expect is essential to surviving it and actually getting an issued patent. This video explains how rejections are a natural and expected part the of the patent examination process and how backandforth between the applicant and patent examiner can result in an issued patent by the patent examiner being convinced that the invention as claimed is new and nonobvious in view of the prior art.

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My bestselling book, Patents Demystified: https://amzn.to/2MX5le9
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When to file a patent application: https://www.dwt.com/blogs/startuplaw...
Is software patentable: https://www.dwt.com/blogs/startuplaw...
My appearance on CNBC’s “The Profit” with Marcus Lemonis: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/11/08...

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**** DISCLAIMER: Information in this video is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The law can change and the information in this video may be outdated, so you should always consult an attorney regarding your specific issues in view of the current state of the law. *****

00:00 Intro to Patent Examination
00:12 Only NonProvisionals Examined
00:53 Time Until Patent Examination Begins
01:11 Patent Examination
01:41 Patents can be Broad or Narrow
02:12 Rejections & Responses
3:43 Allowance and Issued Patent
4:09 Patent Claims