Basic Patent Training: Modules & Glossary: Patent Bar Review Fundamentals

The Basic Patent Training manual was primarily created as a Patent Bar study tool. Get on the road to passing the patent bar exam by learning the fundamentals first.

There are 9 easy-to-understand modules within it. Each module covers an important section of patent law; ranging from filing dates to appeals. These topics are all important for building a foundation to begin studying for the Patent Bar exam.

The modules are written in very basic language and will provide you with a solid overview for getting started. Throughout the modules, there is also a quick-quiz at the end of each section. This will help you retain the material and make sure you're understanding what you're learning which will really help you if you're preparing for the Patent Bar.

Many scientists and engineers planning to take the Patent Bar Exam have found the Basic Patent Training manual to be a great introduction to the material covered on the test. In addition to those planning to take the Patent Bar, paralegals entering the field of patent law, and inventors trying to navigate the laws and rules of the USPTO have found this manual useful. It provides the fundamentals of patent law to you in a clear, concise manner.

The 9-modules covered in the manual include: Introduction to Patent Law, Patent Basics, Application Types, What Goes in an Application, Examination Basics, Basic Rejections, The Statutory Bars, Overcoming Rejections, and The Possibilities. Each module has been updated to reflect the newest material from the America Invents Act (AIA).

In addition to the modules and quizzes, the Basic Patent Training manual also includes an in-depth glossary. There are over 250 key glossary terms explained in plain English within the manual. These are terms that need to be understood before progressing onto more difficult material like the MPEP or a study guide.