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| =====Sample processes===== | =====Sample processes===== |
| Filing a Patent | * [[US Patent Process]] |
| | * [[US Trademark Process]] |
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| 1. Identify Key Phases: I broke down the process into major phases: Entity Formation and Patent Process. This helped to structure the workflow logically. | |
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| 2. Define Tasks: For each phase, I identified specific tasks that need to be completed. For example, under Entity Formation, tasks included deciding on the type of entity (LLC or Corporation) and filing the necessary documents. | |
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| 3. Incorporate Decision Points: I included decision points where critical choices need to be made, such as whether to file a provisional or non-provisional patent application, and how to handle international rights. | |
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| 4. Outline Required Forms and Deadlines: I listed the necessary USPTO forms and established key deadlines for actions like filing and responding to office actions. | |
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| 5. Consider Risk Management: I integrated steps for risk management to ensure that important actions, like filing a provisional patent before public disclosure, were included. | |
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