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"Innovators are reading my book as either a first step in their patenting gambit , as a pre-read for my course, or before using USTPO/PRESSMAN. The reason why is because it helps them "know what they don't know" about the complex domain of utility patenting, clarifying and refocusing their IP workflow. What’s unique about my book is that I simplify everything about patent drafting, turning it from an art to an engineering science. Specifically, I include an inside-out explanation of how to create utility-compliant patent using the Schwartz method, all in a one sitting non-legalese read, completely as seen from the innovator point of view,” says Schwartz.

Schwartz is not an attorney. As a serial inventor and entrepreneur he created and secured a storied patent portfolio on his original idea for a surface computer, all pro se.  “I was a diligent consumer of all of the USPTO resources, as well as several editions of David Pressman’s book, thoroughly learning and applying his entire paten...

You're in the IP Zone when all involved in forming the final invention disclosure understand the requirements for MPEP compliant filings. You’re in the IP Zone when the lead inventors are engaged in approving the final claims in the patent draft for the preferred embodiment, not just patent counsel. TSM’s universal language and guiding principles are your pathway to get everyone on the same page with these critical points of understanding.  

When everyone on the team learns and applies the IP SAVVYS/TSM playbook for drafting airtight utility patents, you’re final application will have properly scoped claims aligned with an unambiguous specification…and the specification will be de-risked from fatal office action rejections. It will be definite, not ambiguous, and it will capture the essence of your "ah-ha" inventive step in the first claim.

Getting there is informed by a critical understanding of each team members patenting role and their respective goals and objectives. These can so...

Become your company's Utility Patent Champion (UPC)

Draft, File, & Prosecute Airtight Patents . . . 

with The Schwartz Method (TSM)

This holiday, will you be your company's Patenting Champion?

Everyone plays a key role as part of the patenting team and can become the UPC: 

• CEO
• CFO
• Inventor/Innovator
• R&D Engineer
• Patent Counsel
• Product Marketing

If you're frustrated with your patenting processes because . . .

Your company is filing "Hail Mary patents" at risk of missing the 1 year rule.  You continue to receive unexpected patent counsel invoices that are opaque and off mark.  You've already spent thousands on a patent application and 3X on prosecution, without results.  

This time around you'll want to integrate TSM into your patent workflow using the IP SAVVY Tools

• To avoid having your patent issued with weak, diminished claims.  
• To avoid forced abandonment when you can't overcome final PTO rejections.
• To save upwards of 70% of your previous patent spend. 
• To a...