Patent It Yourself

For 30 years, Patent It Yourself has guided hundreds of thousands of inventors through the process of getting a patent, from start to finish. Patent attorneys David Pressman and Thomas J. Tuytschaevers provide the latest information, forms, and clear instructions to help you: conduct a patent search the right way evaluate your idea’s commercial potential file a provisional patent application to get “patent pending” status prepare a patent application focus on your patent application’s claims respond to patent examiners get your drawings done right protect your rights in foreign countries deal with infringers, and market and license your invention. Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest changes in intellectual property law, this edition provides the latest U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and forms. The 18th edition covers the latest implications of the first-to-file rules created by the America Invents Act.

Written by an attorney with more than 30 years' experience in the patent profession, this book walks inventors step-by-step through the entire patent process. Illustrations.

Discusses documentation, commercial potential, specifications, drawings, claims, applications, marketing, patent infringement, and licensing.

Two patent attorneys guide inventors through the process of getting a patent, from start to finish.

The best way to protect your invention is to keep good records. Let The Inventor's Notebook track – and prompt you to take care of – every important step in the process. Use it to: • document the development of your invention • help you can make refinements while building and testing • assess the commercial potential of your invention • calculate how much capital you are likely to need • organize your search for funds to build, test, manufacture and distribute your invention • create a record of contacts who know of your invention and have signed confidentiality agreements The perfect companion to Nolo's bestselling Patent It Yourself, this book includes worksheets, forms, sample agreements, instructions and much more. The 5th edition is updated to provide the latest patent forms and rules.

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.

Patent It Yourself is the world's bestselling patent book, recommended by patent attorneys, inventors, librarians and journalists.

Everything you need to protect your invention now The provisional patent application (PPA) is a quick, inexpensive, and legal way to claim your invention—and buy yourself time to determine whether it’s worthwhile to pursue a regular patent. Patent Pending in 24 Hours shows you how to: conduct a patent search online evaluate potential hurdles to patentability prepare informal drawings file your application, and file a new PPA to reflect modifications The 9th edition covers the latest implications of the “America Invents Act,” as well as recent revisions to patent rules and regulations. Thousands of people have used Patent Pending in 24 Hours successfully. You can too! Includes key PPA-related forms: nondisclosure agreement, patent assignment, prototype-maker agreement, and joint-ownership agreement.

Written by a veteran patent lawyer, this do-it-yourself guide for the amateur inventor details chronological guidelines on protecting, developing, patenting, and marketing an invention or practical idea

Save money: draw it yourself This step-by-step guide shows you how to complete a crucial step in the patenting process—creating formal patent drawings that comply with the strict rules of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Plus, it’s packed with insider information and practical advice that will help get the job done. With How to Make Patent Drawings, you can: make utility patent drawings make design patent drawings use pen and paper or digital equipment respond to Patent Office actions correct rejected drawings USPTO’s latest rules

Instructions and ready-to-use forms, bylaws, and stock certificates for incorporating a business.

This reference is for anyone who works with intellectual property and needs to understand the ins and outs of intellectual property law.

A detailed yet easy to understand primer that every first-time inventor needs!

A companion to David Pressman's bestselling Patent It Yourself, this book shows inventors how to complete a crucial step in the patenting process--creating formal patent drawings that comply with the strict rules of the U.S. Patent Office. Illustrations.

Presents an explanation of simple corporate law in Texas.

Ready-to-use forms and instructions that take care of the many issues, such as Texas inheritance laws and joint property.

Understand the principles of patent law; learn the steps in the patent process; guard patent rights around the world, and save time & money.

Anyone who--as a juvenile--has ever been arrested, convicted of a crime or been found delinquent in California's juvenile court system needs to read this book (formerly entitled THE CRIMINAL RECORDS BOOK). Step-by-step instructions show how to clean a record, have a conviction dismissed, seal a juvenile record, get a charge reduced, and more. Also explains California's controversial Three Strikes law.