This website and From Idea To Patent: An Inventor's Handbook by Raymond A. Joao, Esq. (hereinafter referred to as the Book) discussed herein, and the information contained herein, do not constitute legal advice, and are not legal advice. This website and the Book are provided solely for educational purposes and general interest purposes and provide information regarding the personal opinions and experiences of the Author Raymond A. Joao, Esq. The Author has been a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney and an independent inventor for over 30 years. In this website and the Book, the Author shares his opinions and experiences regarding his personal inventing activities and his patent prosecution activities regarding certain of his patent applications. Since each invention is unique, the drafting and prosecution of a patent application for the same will also depend on the particular invention and will also be unique. The information contained herein is provided to inform the reader of some of the various techniques and processes which have been used by the Author. The field of patent law is a complicated field and requires the knowledge and understanding of specialized legal concepts. Each invention is, by its nature, unique and requires expertise in, and regarding, the protection of the same, including the preparing, and the prosecuting, of a patent application for the same. One seeking to obtain a patent, or one seeking to protect an invention with patent coverage, should, and is best advised to, seek the services of a competent legal professional, a patent attorney, a patent agent, or other appropriate and licensed legal professional depending upon the jurisdiction. This website and the Book is intended to educate individuals of all ages and backgrounds about inventions and how they can be protected by sharing the opinions and experiences of the Author in the hopes that You, the reader, can develop and approach your inventing activities and creative activities with a new understanding and perspective.