Filing a Patent Without An Attorney

(73) Filing an application without an attorney is possible, but even with some guidance it is definitely not without its challenges. This video provides some helpful tips for preparing and filing your own patent application. Most importantly, there is a valuable, free resource discussed that can provide you with a big step up in your journey to DIY patenting.

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In the video I mentioned that it's crucial to be organized. Creating a computer folder to hold the necessary documents makes filing your application much easier. I recommend the following subfolders:

I. Chronological History of Application (this might be a single text document)
II. Patent Search Results (if any)
III. Provisional Application as Filed (if applicable)
IV. Text Copy of NonProvisional Application as Filed
V. Application Filing Papers
VI. First Office Action and Response
VII. Second Office Action and Response
VIII. Issued Patent

I hope you find this helpful. Please leave a message in the comment section if you have questions about this topic. And don’t hesitate to share your ideas in the comments for future videos. Thank you for watching and subscribing.

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