The Future Is Yours.
Protect It.
The Future Is Yours. Protect It.
In Patent Power, seasoned inventor and tech pioneer Bernt Erik Bjontegard reveals the secrets to transforming that lightbulb moment into a protected, profitable reality. This book isn't your average dry patent manual—consider it part strategy guide, part inventor's playbook, and part coffee-fueled conversation with a friend who's been through the trenches.
With over 475 patents citing his groundbreaking inventions—adopted by global titans like Apple, Qualcomm, Samsung, META, Walmart, and Citibank—Bjontegard knows the power of a protected idea. His innovations bridge the digital and physical worlds, pushing boundaries while staying grounded in real-world applications. Now, he's sharing the blueprint to help you do the same—whether you're drafting your first provisional patent or managing an international portfolio.
(1) Why This Book Matters To You
First-time inventor?
Learn the ropes, avoid the pitfalls, and get your ideas patent-ready with ease.
Seasoned innovator?
Discover how AI tools can supercharge your process, saving time, cutting costs, and making patent applications smarter and more defensible.
Tech entrepreneur?
Navigate international filings and stay ahead of competitors with global patent strategies.
(2) Inside, You’ll Discover
How to turn everyday problems into marketable inventions (because great ideas often start with frustration).
AI hacks that simplify prior art searches, patent drafting, and office action responses—so you can focus on innovating, not paperwork.
The MAP to Success (Maximum Awesome Product) is a counter to the MVP (Minimal Viable Product) — because good enough isn't good enough when you're inventing the future.
Strategies to monetize your patents—whether through licensing, partnerships or selling them outright.
Real-world examples of how patent strategy fuels industry leaders (spoiler: Qualcomm's lobby wall is filled with plaques of patented ideas, including Bjontegard's).
(3) Meet the Author
Bernt Erik Bjontegard is more than an author—he’s a pioneer who bridges history with technology, seamlessly blending lessons from the past with the innovations shaping the future. With a career spanning roles as a NASA rocket scientist, a senior executive at Qualcomm, and the founder of Spark Compass, Bjontegard’s journey exemplifies how resilience, creativity, and legacy can transform lives. His book, Patent Power, distills these principles into actionable insights, inspiring readers to uncover their histories and shape their futures.
(4) Who Should Read This Book?
Entrepreneurs looking to protect their startup's key innovations
Engineers and developers ready to turn prototypes into protected IP
Engineers and developers ready to turn prototypes into protected IP
Inventors navigating patent law for the first time
Investors seeking to understand the value of patents in a tech-driven world
Investors seeking to understand the value of patents in a tech-driven world
Anyone who's ever thought, "I should patent this…" but wasn't sure where to start
(5) A Fun, Fun-Packed, No-Nonsense Guide
This book isn't about lofty legal jargon or abstract theory—it's about getting real, practical results. Bjontegard's approach makes even the most complex patenting concepts digestible (and dare we say… fun?). From lessons learned in the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies to the "eureka" moments that came with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, Patent Power shows that inventing is as much about passion as it is about process. Don't let your next big idea slip away. Secure your spot in the future—one patent at a time.
(6) Buy the Book
Available now in hardcover, paperback and digital formats.
