Inventing to Nowhere Documentary

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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    Invention is as old as human existence, and no country has promoted and thrived on invention more than the United States thanks to its patent system. But is American invention at risk?
    Framed around the story of two first-time inventors, Inventing to Nowhere explores the stakes in policy fights over the American innovation economy, with interviews of legendary inventor Dean Kamen, historians, members of Congress and other key players in the effort to keep the country innovating.
    For more than 200 years, the U.S. patent system has helped protect and grow ideas. This reverence for intellectual property rights has been a driving force in making the United States an economic superpower. But as the patent-law debate becomes more influenced by special interests, the future of inventors and entrepreneurs is in jeopardy.
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  • @djquick-metcalf5469
    @djquick-metcalf5469 8 років тому +5

    Being a full-time inventor for 25 years I am heartened to see the effort, quality and substance of this video. A feel a similarly effective Save-the-Inventor case could be made in a next video which brings to light the rapidly spreading practice of "efficient infringement". Any inventor, or steward of the patent system not aware of this needs to Google-search "efficient infringement". Here' the strategy -- First tactic: ignore all communications from a sole/small entity inventor. Second tactic: when you get a notice having some substance, respond immediately with a Declaratory Judgment ('DC') forcing the inventor to have to wage all battles on the home turf of the Big Co.; Third tactic: immediately assert patent invalidity and tie up the inventor's patent in an IPR (a modified patent reexamination process having a BRI-wielded kill rate as high as 85%) which, if appealed, will take the best years out of the life of the patent(s). It's a story about how the U.S. patent system, in killing as many as 5 out of 6 patents and/or claims thereof, could very easily become essentially an elitists' system -- wherein those who have the $2.5 million for each court-fought battle win, and those who don't (like many sole/small entity inventors) will necessarily lose. Make no mistake, this IS the day when inventors have to now fear that the mere contacting of an entity to inform them--on a legitimate basis--of an unauthorized use, making and/or selling of one's invention, can instantly (via a DC) land you in long drawn-out court battles in one or more far-flung cities--whether you're ready to take the company on or not.

    • @davidwanetick8097
      @davidwanetick8097 6 років тому

      Hello - I am in the process of writing my seventh book called the Plight of the Patentee. Please see www.ipwatchdog.com/2018/07/28/the-plight-of-the-patentee/id=99530/. I would love to hear more about your adverse experiences with patenting. Please shoot me an email so that we can set a time to chat. dwanetick@patentfairnessopinions.com

  • @vloogle4924
    @vloogle4924 3 роки тому +1

    I think the biggest problem is that time to market has changed exponentially with technology, but the patent system can't keep up. We need the protective power of the traditional patent process, but we have to get to market immediately.

  • @RainettaJones
    @RainettaJones 8 років тому +6

    I warned about this for years, I warned about this for years and was laughed at, mocked, scoffed now the whole system is destroyed and everyone is going to lose except the corporate tentacled crooks.

  • @davidtamayo5395
    @davidtamayo5395 9 років тому +8

    Wow. As someone who is contemplating investing the rest of his life on an invention, I'm feeling really uncertain if I want to pursue it or not.

    • @Emilthehun
      @Emilthehun 5 років тому +2

      It's been 4 years. Have you done it?

  • @jmackenroth
    @jmackenroth 9 років тому +7

    The U.S. Patent Office is the #1 killer of innovation and American ingenuity. I spent 4 years and tens of thousands of dollars before I was able to finally get a patent on a relatively simple invention. Once the examiner rejected my application because when it printed a blank page between the sheets as submitted. He made me resubmit without the blank page. I am NOT making this up.
    Meanwhile back at the ranch the Chinese and everyone else are free to rip off my design (I displayed it in public after I got my provisional patent) while we're dicking around for the next two years haggling with the examiner whether a certain letter should be a 12 point font or a 14 point font in my utility app. Fucking ridiculous. The whole point of a patent is to show people how you made something. Who cares about the font size? Took me 5 times submitting my application before I got my patent, and I almost gave up several times. It's like you have to have a patent attorney now, no way around it. That means you have to be wealthy.
    We are DOOMED as a country folks, we are NOT GOING TO SURVIVE. The Chinese are kicking our ass in manufacturing, and we deserve it. We've red taped ourselves into oblivion. We don't teach our kids in school how to fix cars or weld or build anything. All our new generation is being taught is gay rights, why they should hate America, and and how to play the victim. Basically we're raising our future generation to be protesters.

    • @valeriegaydos734
      @valeriegaydos734 6 років тому +2

      Sadly, the process is increasingly being stacked against the little guy

    • @davidwanetick8097
      @davidwanetick8097 6 років тому

      Hello - I am in the process of writing my seventh book called the Plight of the Patentee. Please see www.ipwatchdog.com/2018/07/28/the-plight-of-the-patentee/id=99530/. I would love to hear more about your adverse experiences with patenting. Please shoot me an email so that we can set a time to chat. dwanetick@patentfairnessopinions.com

    • @RomanRoman-xi3dv
      @RomanRoman-xi3dv 3 місяці тому

      Can you claim patent out of US like EU?

  • @fullauto9286
    @fullauto9286 7 років тому +2

    This a nice Elliptigo commercial!!

  • @glennjohnson3098
    @glennjohnson3098 Місяць тому +1

    This “documentary” succeeded in convincing me of the original intent of the patent system, but did not explain why the PTAB was harmful, nor address chief concerns of small inventors who grow naturally without VC’s, or with investors who support skipping patents. It seems the real issue is a bloated and dysfunctional patent process that nobody is willing to address. We even see a Republican lawmaker saying to spend more on big government. Business processes can be improved in any industry through tools and techniques like Lean Manufacturing, but nobody knows that it’s even possible. Political pushes like this, and the PREVAIL Act, will never get us where we need to be. Instead, politicians need to support creation of a cross-functional team of Lean Manufacturing, industry, PTO employees and stakeholders (startups & big tech) to re-engineer the process itself, from within. Unfortunately, this doesn’t get anyone elected or hire teams of lawyers.

  • @dalebasgall3897
    @dalebasgall3897 9 років тому +2

    Good video, well done and addresses some real issues from an inventors view point.

  • @federalagenciesarecourtesans
    @federalagenciesarecourtesans 3 роки тому

    Elementary Schools should be geared towards this.

  • @Astraeus..
    @Astraeus.. 8 місяців тому

    The thing this video seems to completely fail to acknowledge is the cost, both in time and in actual money. Successfully getting a patent can take a very long time, and cost tens of thousands of dollars. But that's not the end. The simple, unfortunate fact of the matter is that even if you have that patent you need to be able to actually defend it. They don't assign you a free patent lawyer when you get one, and if you don't have the resources to defend it when the time comes then you've effectively spent a lot of money to achieve absolutely nothing.

  • @MsArrika
    @MsArrika 2 місяці тому

    Willing to do what no other government or society has been willing to do

  • @callhow
    @callhow 9 років тому +3

    Having watched this video, and having ideas for - products & designs, I find myself
    wondering "why" Presiden Barack Obama has "reformed" the patent system to with
    faster (to market patents) and limitations that actually make the process easier with
    limits! These limits may "appear" to be benefitial, however, close examination shows
    these stipulations imposed - limit/prevent the very small inventors from pursuing any
    real (quality) types products. Commercial things found everywhere; eBay, QVC, Home Shopping Network, are prevalent. NOT the things/products that really make a diiference.

  • @Red87star
    @Red87star 9 років тому +5

    The point of emphasis on the high value of patents is well put. What could use clarification is how the new legislation is written and presumably implemented per it's current terminology. PLEASE produce a shorter, more clear video outlining exactly what is proposed to change. THEN follow with the direct and indirect impact of said changes. The audience can then conclude on their own potential intentions of the authors of this dangerous legislation. Interviews and quotes are great supplements to the purpose, but cold straight, common-language presentation of the issue at hand is needed in a less daunting 10-12 min. video. Thanks & Bless your efforts!!

    • @SaveTheInventor
      @SaveTheInventor  9 років тому +1

      Red87star Thanks for the input on this. We'll be sure consider your suggestions. Thank you.

    • @annabellayarovsky
      @annabellayarovsky 6 років тому +2

      Completely missing the point of the current serious problems with Patent Trolls, this "Documentary" makes me wonder if it was funded by trial lawyers. Patent Trolls are causing a frenzy of illegitimate claims against small technology start ups. Not products, but software and ideas as simple as hyperlink clicks. These attorneys are taking advantage of the system to rob new start ups and extort more than half a trillion dollars from little guys, and mom n pop shops. Not to mention, buying off an entire Court District in Marshall, TX, the lawyers filing the lawsuits are the Judges own sons, and jury is bought out to make sure that this tiny town can capitalize on robbing inventors and small business owners.
      Watch THE PATENT SCAM doc.

  • @carlsondarlson3020
    @carlsondarlson3020 4 роки тому +2

    The first human should have patented being a human. That could really rake in some cash

  • @israelmendoza7734
    @israelmendoza7734 7 років тому +2

    I would love to see the comments of someone who can't afford their medication. The same medication that they could purchase last week. Things like that , i believe are more of a threat.

  • @samspianos
    @samspianos Рік тому

    Tesla complained of others stealing his patented ideas;he didn't have the money to litigate;its a tough world; patents can be worthless

  • @valeriegaydos734
    @valeriegaydos734 6 років тому

    Thanks to all of the folks who put this together and continue to help fight the never ending battle of government trying to take opportunity away from the average Joe. America is the land of opportunity, lets keep it that way!

  • @DwayneCoates007
    @DwayneCoates007 3 роки тому

    1:47...Amen!

  • @rvt7862
    @rvt7862 8 років тому

    If our government undermines our IP , are we able to sue the patent office for failing to protect us .

  • @FACE-PROFILERZ
    @FACE-PROFILERZ Рік тому

    Vata Dosha personality or constitution body types are the most to think out-of-a-box.
    Most inventors, innovators, thinkerers starts as an athletes. Those who moves, slim body, early gray hair, craves on sweet, cold blooded - cold feet.
    Being a Vata Dosha alone is incomplete. (As other inventors like me tend to abandon prototypes and discontinue).
    Pitta Dosha personality to the rescue - a pusher to a product a marketer and supervisor.
    And still needs a manager to manages the entire corporations called Kapha Dosha personality.
    1). Vata
    2). Pitta and
    3). Kapha doshas are Ayurvedic terminology means Science of Life.
    Science Elements:
    Vata - Air and Ether (Space)
    Pitta - Fire and Water
    Kapha - Water and Earth

  • @mdharold
    @mdharold 8 років тому +1

    Now, the only way to successfully grow a company with a unique product is to partner with an individual or group that has deep experience and success in licensing you IP to corporations who will steal your ideas if they can and pay you for the use of your inventions only if they must. These large companies would like you to think that those individuals and groups who force them to compensate inventors are "patent trolls". The real trolls are the large companies.

  • @danihaney2269
    @danihaney2269 8 років тому

    Excellent Video and telling it like it really is! Thanks for Sharing!! I'm passing it on for sure!

  • @BrentAlanBeck
    @BrentAlanBeck 9 років тому

    Tort Reform, Protectionism. are economic subject not Patent subject. Courts can judge these complaints in realm of percentage gain or loss the result here of this video's intent.

  • @calvingreene90
    @calvingreene90 6 років тому

    Anybody know what kind of airplane is shown at 4:11?

  • @BrentAlanBeck
    @BrentAlanBeck 9 років тому

    A Patent is a legal writing.
    A contract; green mnm's; is a license.

  • @jrusselison
    @jrusselison 6 років тому

    What’s the use of inventing when counterfeiters just steal them and buyers prefer cheap counterfeit goods :(

  • @BrentAlanBeck
    @BrentAlanBeck 9 років тому

    I have been in the patent business starting in nineteen ninety-eight. I have prosecuted three patents on my own behalf. This video takes a turn near the end when inaccurate statements are made by that bicycle start-up that by said could lose their licensing from original inventor. First of all, Chinese National Patent has to be secured and American Patentsbare only enforceable in America. Because the world is smaller because mainly of improve global shipping procedures their license exclusive.

    • @AnnaMishel
      @AnnaMishel 3 роки тому

      If the inventors only had a US patent, any other country is free to make, use, and sell the invention. But the other countries cannot import it into the US.
      I’m not sure those 2 inventors understood that. But they certsinly should have.

    • @BrentAlanBeck
      @BrentAlanBeck 3 роки тому

      @@AnnaMishel These guys in the above video are liars. Period. Long story short. So also since the www let's say, perjury has become an unpunishable act. Not only are the usual sins of man now what mankind must contend with, but now false deceptive statements are commonplace. Like from these guys. Because they are intellectuals they assume no one hears or questions, what they say. The whole thing makes me sick and frustrated to observe and comment upon. They are nepotists also, children of silicone valley monopolies. Now I will point out the u.s. bill of rights is still perfect and could be adopted for the entire human race. But we're entering discussions or arguments that were lost probably when race war became a fear whereby increasing removal of laws and law that preserve quality of living and lifts people from poverty. Socialism is a lie. Communism is a lie. ANARCHY is a lie. Supply and demand is a fact we mediate via capitalism. These guys above are more anarchist liars. Huh put a little fast paced music and then anarchy becomes popular. Anarchy is a lie that causes suffering.
      My quote above is six years ago. And it contained typos. But I'm glad to see you read it and see what I see. Exhausting, then and now. A patent is a witness, nothing more. The patent office doesn't enforce anything but too many assume that is it's job and function. Enforcement of law is, attorney's job. The logic of the people in this video followed to it's end conclusion winds up as fascism. It's dangerous and sickening.
      Thank you 💖

    • @BrentAlanBeck
      @BrentAlanBeck 3 роки тому

      @@AnnaMishel
      It's a really bad lie to yell fire in a crowded theater, which is exactly what the above video did.

  • @eriknina1611
    @eriknina1611 3 роки тому

    It's sad to say that this wasnt wrong

  • @emenem907
    @emenem907 3 роки тому

    "america is going to look like the rest of the world" - dude from the video
    pretty sure the rest of the world is the way it is because of patents. how can they afford to build out stuff when they have to comply with patents? the richest nations in the world got that wway because we make everyone else have to buy our stuff.

  • @DwayneCoates007
    @DwayneCoates007 3 роки тому

    2:59

  • @hostarepairman
    @hostarepairman 4 роки тому

    Representative Thomas Massie has proven to have the highest I.Q. (Integrity Quotient) in Congress! We need more SUCCESSFUL MIT grad/inventors/businessmen in Congress! Ben Franklin and the gang would love him!

  • @gregnulik1975
    @gregnulik1975 4 роки тому

    Where does an inventor go when America is not enough? And don't tell me this is the best country in the world and ''life isn't fair'', because Neither is HELL!!!

    • @AnnaMishel
      @AnnaMishel 3 роки тому

      As far as I’m concerned, America is large enough. And if it is successful in other countries,
      that should help validate the sales in America.

  • @violetsaid
    @violetsaid 6 років тому

    This patent idea keeps us from working together.
    One person could build a product, then another could expand it, then another may add to it until we have a Great product. Why keep it all to yourself?
    It seems that the more money a corporation has, the more it just HAS to have. The more money a person has, the more they worry about it. Patents keep us apart and help cause greed. These folks with billions, and more...... do not care for others except their family, and friends.
    Why should Any human being have more than another? If we all worked together, we could be in a Golden age. My view.

  • @chen5chs
    @chen5chs 4 роки тому

    I'm not creative as these inventor's