Abstract
The basics on intellectual property protection are presented. The topics discussed include the patent application format, procedures of filing patent application, application examination and patent prosecution issues, and infringement issue. In patent application format, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires three sections, including abstract about the invention, written decription, and claims. Claims are one-sentence paragraphs that describe what the patent applicant actually intends to exclude with the patent. In case of infringement, the inventor need to compare what the competitor is making, using or doing with his broad clams and narrow claims.