The Patent Guide: How You Can Protect and Profit from Patents (Second Edition) (Allworth Intellectual Property Made Easy Series)

"Recommended." —Library Journal Coming up with a million-dollar idea is only the first step in what might seem like a long and difficult process. In The Patent Guide, Second Edition, experienced patent attorneys Carl W. Battle and Andrea D. Small deliver basic and comprehensive advice that is easy to understand and will allow you to protect, promote, and profit from your ideas. Chapters discuss such topics as: <ul>
<li>How to commercialize your invention</li>
<li>Where to find sources of information and assistance</li>
<li>What guidelines you should follow when obtaining a patent</li>
<li>How to obtain foreign patent rights</li>
<li>How to maintain confidentiality of your ideas</li>
<li>When to use patent attorneys and agents</li>
<li>How to deal with invention brokers and promotion firms</li>
<li>How to enforce your patent against infringement</li>
</ul>
 Fully updated and revised, this new edition includes information on inventor notebooks and records, updates to the patent filing process in the United States and abroad, the latest USPTO forms and templates, and changes to electronic filing and submission procedures. With easy-to-use forms and step-by-step instructions, The Patent Guide is an indispensable tool to help minimize costs and maximize profits of your ideas and inventions.

Battle, Carl W.

Small, Andrea D.

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"Reproducible, ready-to-use forms are accompanied by step-by-step descriptions of the process involved in over twenty common legal issues. . . . Well designed and easy to use." --American Libraries Legal Forms for Everyone is the ultimate self-help legal guide that will save hours of research time and money in legal fees. Written by an experienced attorney, this book is complete with the most commonly needed, ready-to-use legal forms and precise instructions and checklists on how to use them, as well as advice about when you should hire an attorney. In addition, all the forms are online on a supplemental website to aid in customizing for individual needs. Readers will find forms and advice for a variety of legal situations, including preparing a will, avoiding probate, buying and selling real estate, handling divorce or separation, getting a new name, copyrights and trademarks, bankruptcy, and so much more. However, due to the ever-evolving legal system and the development of new technologies,&nbsp;this seventh edition contains: <ul> <li>How to protect against credit fraud, identity theft, and internet fraud</li> <li>How to navigate new electronic filing systems for copyrights, trademarks, and patents</li> <li>Updated information in filing fees, exemptions, and forms for filing for bankruptcy</li> <li>The latest information on filing for patents</li> </ul> Legal Forms for Everyone is a comprehensive tool for getting in and out of legal situations without having to pay for that costly attorney.

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The Patent Guide: How You Can Protect and Profit from Patents (Second Edition) (Allworth Intellectual Property Made Easy Series)

The Patent Guide: How You Can Protect and Profit from Patents (Second Edition) (Allworth Intellectual Property Made Easy Series)

Legal Forms for Everyone: Wills, Probate, Trusts, Leases, Home Sales, Divorce, Contracts, Bankruptcy, Social Security, Patents, Copyrights, and More