Podcast Episodes
Back to Search31. How to Master Examiner Interviews | Practical Strategies for Better Patent Outcomes
Examiner interviews can make or break a patent case.
In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy sit down to …
19 hours ago
30. What Is a Patent? | Understanding What Patents Really Do
Many inventors assume a patent automatically stops others from copying their idea. In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, attorneys Samar Sha…
1 month ago
29. What Makes a Patent Claim Strong? | How Attorneys Define the Real Boundaries of an Invention
"What exactly is a patent claim—and why do attorneys spend most of their time writing them? In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, attorneys …
2 months ago
28. From Shin Splints to “Shin-credible” | Real-World Patent Strategy for Physical Products
What does it take to turn a gym-floor problem into a protectable product? In this episode of Patent Pending Made Simple, attorney Samar Shah sits dow…
3 months ago
27. What Is the Purpose of a Patent? | Patent Rights Explained for Inventors & Startups
What is the true purpose of a patent? Many inventors assume a patent gives them the right to make or sell their invention — but that’s not the case. …
4 months ago
26. Why we work with independent inventors - even though fancy consultants told us not to
What makes a small patent firm different — and why does it matter to inventors? In this episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy share a candid…
5 months ago
25. Do You Need a Prototype Before Filing a Patent? | Protect Your Idea the Smart Way
Do You Need a Prototype Before Filing a Patent? | Protect Your Idea the Smart Way
Do you really need to build a prototype before filing your patent ap…
5 months ago
24. What to Do After Allowance | Patent Continuations & Divisionals Explained
Welcome to the Patent Pending Made Simple Podcast. In this episode, attorneys Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy discuss an important post-allowance decisio…
5 months, 1 week ago
23. Spooky Patents & Scary Claims | What Halloween Inventions Teach About Patent Strategy
What can a Ouija board, a pumpkin carving kit, and fake fangs teach us about modern patent practice? In this special Halloween episode, attorneys Sam…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
22. Idea vs. Invention Explained: What Makes Something Patentable
In this episode, hosts Samar Shah and Jamie Brophy tackle a question every inventor faces: What’s the difference between an idea and an invention—and…
6 months, 1 week ago