Summary: In this episode of Art of the Kickstart, we spoke with John Rizvi, also known as the Patent Professor. Not only is John a patent attorney with over 20 years of experience, but he’s also a two-time bestselling author of Think and Grow Rich for Inventors and Escaping the Gray. Listen in to learn why he became a patent lawyer, the process to receive a patent and tips for aspiring inventors.<br> Topics Discussed and Key Crowdfunding Takeaways<br> <br> <br> <br> * The story behind John Rizvi’s path to becoming a patent attorney and opening his own practice<br> * The most common pitfall he sees when inventors come to him<br> * An overview of the patent process from initial idea to obtaining rights<br> * How things have changed in this industry over the last twenty years<br> * The influxes in certain patent types due to media-covered events such as the current Coronavirus pandemic<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Links<br> <br> * <a href="https://thepatentprofessor.com/">The Patent Professor</a><br> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1539850234/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1539850234&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=a48c78737a0f8b7f1de4dbc1f443d332">Think and Grow Rich for Inventors by John Rizvi</a><br> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1634437373/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1634437373&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=ad0da4d9f881c8b39ea0ad71ff264d66">Escaping the Gray: When Launching Your Idea Full Throttle is the Only Option by John Rizvi</a><br> * <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1585424331/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1585424331&linkCode=as2&tag=artofthekic-20&linkId=6597ca26e4f6c962a1bf92e9f865bdce">Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill</a><br> <br> Sponsors<br> Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by The Gadget Flow, a product discovery platform that helps you discover, save, and buy awesome products. The Gadget Flow is the ultimate buyer's guide for cool luxury gadgets and creative gifts. <a href="http://gdfl.co/1W4WoeH">Click here</a> to learn more and list your product - use coupon code ATOKK16 for 20% off!<br> Transcript<br> View this episode's transcript<br> Roy Morejon:<br> Welcome to Art of the Kickstart, your source for crowdfunding campaign success. I’m your host Roy Morejon, President of Enventys Partners, the top full service turnkey product development and crowdfunding marketing agency in the world. We have helped startups raise over $100 million for our clients since 2010. Each week I’ll interview a crowdfunding success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your startup to the next level with crowdfunding. Art of the Kickstart is honored to be sponsored by Gadget Flow. The Gadget Flow is a product discovery platform that helps you discover, save and buy awesome products. It is the ultimate buyer’s guide for luxury gadgets and creative gifts. Now, let’s get on with the show.<br> Roy Morejon:<br> Welcome to another edition of Art of the Kickstart. Today we are talking with The Patent Professor, John Rizvi. John, thank you so much for joining us today.<br> John Rizvi:<br> Yep. Thank you, Roy, my pleasure.<br> Roy Morejon:<br> Yeah, no, I’m excited for our conversation today. It’s not often we get too many authors on the side, and especially in the category that you work in, given that you’re a two-time bestselling author on Amazon for patent law, your books Think and Grow Rich for Inventors, and your most recent one, Escaping the Gray. Really excited to dive into your 20 plus years of experience in terms of helping clients start with nothing but an idea and take their invention all the way throu...
