Patent It Yourself, 12th Edition

Patent It Yourself, 12th Edition List Price: $49.99 Offer Price: USD $14.95 See Latest Price & Discount Author David Pressman Binding: Paperback Publication Date: 2006-09 ISBN 1413305164 Publisher:NOLO Editorial Reviews: Product Description The world's bestselling guide to patenting your creation! 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: -determine if you can patent your invention -understand patent law -evaluate the commercial potential of your idea -perform your own patent search -file a provisional patent application -prepare a formal patent application -respond to patent examiners -amend an application -enforce and maintain your patent -market and license your invention -and much more Thoroughly updated, the 12th edition provides the latest U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and forms. It also covers how to file a patent electronically with the USPTO, and how to write your patent application in a manner that doesn't "limit" your patent. Whether you're new at the inventing game or a grizzled veteran, Patent It Yourself will save you grief, time and money. Amazon.com Review Say that you've come up with a really nifty idea for a gizmo that would improve the lives of every human being on Earth and probably turn you into a gadzillionaire, too! Before you get too far into the fantasy, you need this extremely detailed and comprehensive guide to the process of getting a patent. This is not a small book, but it contains everything you need to know, including a lot of things you probably don't KNOW you need to know. Very detailed, with examples of forms you'll need, addresses and marketing advice, this is the complete guide you'll need to navigate this complex process from square one to gadzillionaire-ness!