Patent It Yourself: How to Patent Your Work in the U.S.

David Pressman

Business & Money

Nolo

Recommended by the U.S. Patent Office, Patent It Yourself is the state-of-the-art guide to getting a patent and a must-have for all inventors. Pressman, a patent attorney, former patent examiner and inventor, explains the entier process--from the patent search to filing a successful patent application.

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Patent It Yourself is the world's bestselling patent book, recommended by patent attorneys, inventors, librarians, journalists and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 
Patent attorney and former patent examiner David Pressman takes you, step-by-step and in plain English, through the entire patent process, from conducting a patent search to filing a successful application. 
Patent It Yourself covers: 
* documenting the invention process * successful marketing strategies * foreign patent rights * assigning and licensing your invention to others * infringement * and much more 
Patent It Yourself also includes information on the Provisional Patent Application process, has an expanded business-method patent section, and discusses the 18 month publication of patents -- and how to avoid it. It also provides all the necessary forms and instructions you need. 
Whether you're new at the inventing game or a grizzled veteran, Patent It Yourself will save you grief, time, and most importantly, money.

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Nolo's Patents for Beginners (Quick & Legal)

Richard Stim

Management & Leadership

Do you toil away in an office, garage or basement lab in the hopes of bringing a new goo-gaw to life? What will you do when the thingamajig is alive and kicking? 
Here's the primer every first-time inventor needs. Packed with plain-English explanations and step-by-step instructions, Nolo's Patent for Beginners defines clearly and simply what a patent is and why you need one. The book shows you: 
• how to document an invention for maximum protection • how to tackle the time-and-money-saving, patent-searching process • the patent application process • who owns a patent • how to avoid patent infringement 
The 2nd editon of this bestseller covers new information about patent searching on the Internet, federal rules for patent writing, the 18-month publication rule, the controversial "Festo" decision, and foreign patents and patent agents.

Nolo's Patents for Beginners (Nolo's Patents for Beginners, 2nd ed)

Written by two experts in the patent field, this book carefully explains how to create patent drawings that comply with the strict rules of the U.S. Patent Office -- without spending tons of money. It demystifies PTO drawing standards and presents formal drawing instructions for pen and ruler, computer or camera. It also lays out the best ways to respond to PTO examinations. 
A perfect companion to Patent It Yourself.

How to Make Patent Drawings Yourself: Prepare Formal Drawings Required by the U.S. Patent Office

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Do you toil away in an office, garage or basement lab in the hopes of bringing a new widget to life? What will you do when it's alive and kicking? 
Here's the primer every first-time inventor needs. Packed with plain-English explanations and step-by-step instructions, Nolo's Patent for Beginners defines clearly and simply what a patent is and why you need one. The book shows you 
*how to document an invention for maximum protection 
*how to tackle the time-and-money-saving, patent-searching process 
*the patent application process 
*who owns a patent 
*how to avoid patent infringement 
The 3rd edition is completely updated and revised to reflect current law and court rulings, including the Supreme Court's decision in the controversial "Festo" case. 
Nolo's Patents for Beginners is a must-have reference book for inventors, educators, entrepreneurs, students, and business people who must deal with and understand patent law.

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Nolo Press

A clear and simple guide to the entire patent process. Do you toil away in an office, garage or basement lab in the hopes of bringing a new widget to life? What will you do when it's alive and kicking? Here's the primer every first-time inventor needs. Packed with detailed information and concise explanations, Nolo's Patents for Beginners defines what a patent is and what it can do for you. Step by step, it explains how to: 
<li>use basic patent principles 
</li>
<li>document an invention 
</li>
<li>conduct a patent search 
</li>
<li>acquire patent rights 
</li>
<li>"read" an application 
</li>
<li>determine patent ownership 
</li>
<li>analyze disputes 
</li>
<li>find patent information 
</li>
<li>interpret international patent law 
</li>
<li>and much more Nolo's Patents for Beginners provides sample forms and letters, resources and glossary of terms. The 6th edition is completely updated and revised to cover all changes in patent law and regulations.</li>

Nolo's Patents for Beginners

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Patent your creation with the world's bestselling guide to patents! Have a world-class idea? Ready to protect your invention from copycats? Then turn to the best resource available-- Patent It Yourself. Attorney David Pressman takes you through the entire patent process, providing scrupulously updated information and clear instructions to help you: 
<li>determine if you can patent your invention 
</li>
<li>understand patent law 
</li>
<li>evaluate the commercial potential of your idea 
</li>
<li>perform your own patent search 
</li>
<li>file a provisional patent application 
</li>
<li>prepare a formal patent application 
</li>
<li>respond to patent examiners 
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<li>amend an application 
</li>
<li>enforce and maintain your patent 
</li>
<li>market and license your invention Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest changes in intellectual property law, the 14th edition also provides the latest U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and forms. It includes up-to-date details on how to file a patent electronically with the USPTO, the latest rules for application and prosecution, and other changes to technical filing rules. Whether you're new at the inventing game or a grizzled veteran, Patent It Yourself will save you grief, time and money.</li>

Patent It Yourself: Your Step-by-step Guide to Filing at the U.S. Patent Office

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Patent It Yourself: How to Patent Your Work in the U.S.

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How to Make Patent Drawings Yourself: Prepare Formal Drawings Required by the U.S. Patent Office

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Patent It Yourself: Your Step-by-step Guide to Filing at the U.S. Patent Office