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[thwalls]

Hey,

I just passed the patent bar exam and I was looking for books on the subject of patent app writing and claims drafting.  I've seen a couple so far and I'm not sure which one to pick up to get started. 

Do you have any recommendations?

[horsechute]

I think just about anyone would recommend sheldon/Landis, at least they seem to in this forum. You might look at Slusky's book. Some people I know like it.

[DGL]

It has been a while since this topic was posted, but I have the same question.  I hope to start my new career soon and I want to be able to hit the ground running and possibly impress the firm that hires me.  I am curious what people recommend to those getting started in the business.

[klaviernista]

It has been a while since this topic was posted, but I have the same question.  I hope to start my new career soon and I want to be able to hit the ground running and possibly impress the firm that hires me.  I am curious what people recommend to those getting started in the business.

Landis on claim drafting is probably the book that most law schools use to teach drafting.

Slusky's invention anaklysis and claiming is also useful, though I do not like the problem/solution appraoch it advocates.  At least not when it comes to U.S. practice.

[af]

I like Ron Slusky's book. I took a two day class from him, that was reasonably priced, and found it extremely helpful in my practice. Faber (Landis) is definitely worth having and is great reference. Although it is expensive, you can often find it used or discounted. There are some other books that I have found helpful. "Rules of Patent Drafting" by Joseph E. Root and "Drafting Patents for Licensing and Litigation" both cover the important topic of avoiding pitfalls in both your claims and specifications that can hurt you in litigation. Root's book can be purchased via Kindle edition for a reasonable price (I think about $35 vs. over $200 for hardback version). You can get the other book used.

There is also a brand new book that has received excellent editorial reviews, it is called "The Essentials of Patent Claims Drafting" by Morgan Rosenberg.

The AIPLA also sells a CD of their past patent prosecution bootcamps for about $100. These include lots of great advice including claims drafting, client interviews, office actions, PCT, etc. I highly recommend it.

Good luck with it!
Alan

[DGL]

I believe I have the Slusky book on a shelf somewhere from law school - I need to find it when the power comes back on.  I borrowed Landis from my boss last night.  It is the 2nd edition so it is old but still a good start.

[ECmax]

Slusky's invention anaklysis and claiming is also useful, though I do not like the problem/solution appraoch it advocates.  At least not when it comes to U.S. practice.

Could you elaborate on why you don't like the problem/solution approach, and what the alternatives are? Are there any books that cover the material Slusky does but from the perspective of the alternative approach(es)?

[NJ Patent1]

ECmax:  I can't speak for Klav.  But the problem - solution approach can steer you towards "central" vs. "peripheral" claiming (the former disfavored in US but favored in, e.g. DE).  These labels - central / peripheral - have fallen out of favor in scholarly discourse.  But if you look at the English translation of, say, some DE-origin PCT claims and the allowed claim in the corresponding US 371, you may get the "gist" of the difference.  Welcome to the club and happy claim drafting!   

[ECmax]

Thanks, NJ. I'll dig into that a little.