Inventors, business people, programmers and other professionals often possess confidential information that gives them an advantage in their field. The sad reality, however, is that a secret can be leaked, obliterating any benefit it provided. 
Protect yourself and your business. Armed with Nondisclosure Agreements, you have the step-by-step instructions and legal forms you need to safeguard your trade secrets, even if they reach the wrong hands. 
Written by attorneys who specialize in intellectual property, this book guides you through the development of a nondisclosure agreement, explaining the "fine print" so that you can keep your information confidential. Nondisclosure agreements can be tailored for every type of situation, including: 
* employers maintaining employee secrecy * inventors keeping their gadgets under wraps * businesses licensing their secret technology * programmers beta-testing their software * marketers protecting customer lists * and many more 
The book provides a thorough, easy-to-follow analysis of trade secret law and nondisclosure agreements, including an explanation of how trade secrets are created and who owns them. Includes over 15 forms as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.

Nondisclosure Agreements: Protect Your Trade Secrets and More: The plain-English legal information & forms you need to safeguard your business interests

Business & Money

FISHMAN, STEPHEN

Stim, Richard

Management & Leadership

Nolo

Explains the legal aspects of operating a crafts business, covering such topics as contracts, copyrights, trademarks, licensing agreements, and taxes.

Your Crafts Business: A Legal Guide

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

As soon as you file a provisional patent application (PPA) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, you establish an effective filing date for your invention – and you can use the term "patent pending" on it. Best of all, you'll establish proof of your claim and not pay for a full patent until you figure out whether your invention is worth the cost. 
With Patent Pending in 24 Hours, you'll have all the forms and information you need to get the job done! This book will help you: 
*evaluate the seven hurdles to patentability *write a plain-English provisional patent application *prepare informal drawings of your invention *conduct a basic patent search on the Internet *understand patent law principles *complete all forms required by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office *file your application using U.S. Express mail 
Patent Pending in 24 Hours also includes a nondisclosure agreement, patent assignment, prototype-maker agreement and joint-ownership agreement to help you preserve your rights when showing or selling your invention. 
The 2nd edition is completely updated and revised with updated case law and patent regulations, six new PPA samples and new patent-searching information.

Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Pressman, David

Legal Self-Help

Like most inventors, you dream of striking it rich – finding a company you can trust, hashing out a fair licensing deal, watching your idea hit the marketplace and then raking in the profits. But where do you find the right company? And how do you draft an agreement that will protect your interests? 
License Your Invention provides both the practical marketing advice and the legal licensing language you need to turn your invention into a moneymaker. 
Step by step, this book explains the key elements in a licensing agreement, from advances and royalties to the length of an agreement. It also explains complex concepts such as warranties, indemnity and reservation of rights – all in plain English. Learn how to: 
*understand the licensing process *determine your ownership rights *work with agents effectively *find potential licensors *show your invention while protecting your work *negotiate a fair licensing deal *draft your own comprehensive licensing agreement *understand, review and negotiate changes 
The completely updated 4th edition provides a new section on international licensing and expanded information on invention ownership rights for university and government employees.

License Your Invention : Sell Your Idea & Protect Your Rights With a Solid Contract (License Your Invention)

Science & Math

Technology

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 4th 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.

Nolo's Patents for Beginners

Intellectual Property

If you plan to use any copyrighted material for your own purposes, you need to get permission first from the owners of that work. If you don't, you could find yourself slapped with a lawsuit. 
Getting Permission tackles the permissions process head on. It shines the light on whom to ask for permission, as well as when -- and how much to expect -- to pay for permission. Comprehensive and easy to read, the book covers: 
*the permissions process *the public domain *copyright research *fair use *academic permissions *the elements of a license and merchandise agreement *the use of a trademark or fictional character *and much more 
Getting Permission includes agreements for acquiring authorization to use text, photographs, artwork and music. All agreements included as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. 
The 2nd edition of this essential book is completely updated to reflect the latest laws and court decisions. It also covers new directions in permissions rules, such as the "CopyLeft" movement and Copyright Commons.

Getting Permission: How To License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off

As soon as you file a provisional patent application (PPA) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, you establish an effective filing date for your invention – and you can use the term "patent pending" on it. Best of all, you'll establish proof of your claim and not pay for a full patent until you figure out whether your invention is worth the cost. 
With Patent Pending in 24 Hours, you'll have all the forms and information you need to get the job done! This book will help you: 
*evaluate the seven hurdles to patentability *write a plain-English provisional patent application *prepare informal drawings of your invention *conduct a basic patent search on the Internet *understand patent law principles *complete all forms required by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office *file your application using U.S. Express mail 
Patent Pending in 24 Hours also includes a nondisclosure agreement, patent assignment, prototype-maker agreement and joint-ownership agreement to help you preserve your rights when showing or selling your invention.

The most concise, but comprehensive, explanations of intellectual property law available.Whether you're an inventor, designer, writer or programmer, you need to understand the language of intellectual property law to intelligently deal with such issues as: § who owns creative works or valuable information § how these owners can protect and enforce their ownership rights § how disputes between intellectual-property owners can be resolved § how ownership rights can best be transferred to others § and many more Exhaustively updated, the 8th edition provides expanded information on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Madrid Protocol, Open Source, and Copy Left movements, as well as the latest law and court decisions that affect how you protect your intellectual property. Also a practical guide, the new edition includes a “What’s New” section and instuctions for filling design patents and copyright registrations.

Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference (8th Edition)

Law Practice

Have the drive, but need the "know how" to start and run a business? This book is for you! 
If your pastime and passion has started bringing in money, you may be wondering, "Am I in business -- and if so, how do I run it?" 
Feeling nervous? Don't! Thousands of people who knew absolutely nothing about business are now reaping the benefits of their hard work -- and experiencing the satisfaction of succeeding on their own. 
You can, too -- and Whoops! I'm in Business will show you how. Let it guide you through the entire business lifecycle. You'll find answers to the unknowns that may be holding you back, such as: 
"Is this the right business for me?" "Should I quit my day job?" "What do I really need to know about bookkeeping?" "Do I need licenses and permits? Where do I get them?" "Can I borrow money? How?" "What do I need to know about contracts?" "What should I know about income taxes?" and many more... Whoops! I'm in Business is packed with practical tips, resources and the stories of people who made the transition from business newbie to successful entrepreneur. 
Don't wonder about what to do with your idea any longer -- find answers in this book! 
--Ebook also available--

Whoops! I'm In Business: A Crash Course In Business Basics

Guerin, Lisa

Like most inventors, you dream of striking it rich – finding a company you can trust, hashing out a fair licensing deal, watching your idea hit the marketplace and then raking in the profits. But where do you find the right company? And how do you draft an agreement that will protect your interests? Profit From Your Idea (formerly titled "License Your Invention") provides both the practical marketing advice and the legal licensing language you need to turn your invention into a moneymaker. Step by step, this book explains the key elements in a licensing agreement, from advances and royalties to the length of an agreement. It also explains complex concepts such as warranties, indemnity and reservation of rights – all in plain English. Learn how to: § understand the licensing process § determine your ownership rights § work with agents effectively § find potential licensors § show your invention while protecting your work § negotiate a fair licensing deal § draft your own comprehensive licensing agreement § understand, review and negotiate changes The completely updated 5th edition provides a new section on international licensing and expanded information on invention ownership rights for university and government employees.

Profit from Your Idea: How to Make Smart Licensing Deals

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Nondisclosure Agreements: Protect Your Trade Secrets and More: The plain-English legal information & forms you need to safeguard your business interests

Your Crafts Business: A Legal Guide

Patent Pending in 24 Hours

License Your Invention : Sell Your Idea & Protect Your Rights With a Solid Contract (License Your Invention)

Nolo's Patents for Beginners

Getting Permission: How To License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off

Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference (8th Edition)

Whoops! I'm In Business: A Crash Course In Business Basics

Profit from Your Idea: How to Make Smart Licensing Deals