Patent It Yourself

Patent It Yourself List Price: $49.99 Offer Price: USD $32.92 See Latest Price & Discount Author David Pressman Binding: Paperback Publication Date: 2006-09-30 ISBN 1413305164 Publisher:NOLO Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com 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! Book 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. Download Description "Celebrating 20 years of success! Patent It Yourself is the world's bestselling patent book, recommended by patent attorneys, inventors, librarians and journalists. 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 also covers: documenting the invention process successful marketing strategies foreign patent rights assigning and licensing your invention to others infringement and much more The 10th edition of Patent It Yourself is completely updated and revised, providing the latest USPTO filing rules, as well as new amendment rules, mailing rules and fees. It also covers the new European Patent Office and Patent Cooperation Treaty rules. Whether you're new at the inventing game or a grizzled veteran, Patent It Yourself will save you grief, time, and most importantly, money. " Customer Reviews: Review #1: Excellent! 2007-01-22 If you are a product developer or even thinking about becoming one this book is a must have! Review #2: excellent book 2006-12-05 This book is great for learning about the basics of patents. I can't really speak to its value for inventors directly (although I suspect it could be an excellent resource), because I read it from the perspective of someone interested in a career as a patent agent, but whose knowledge level on the subject was practically nil. I didn't find the reading to be always as entertaining or interesting as other reviewers have suggested, however I think that an audience of inventors and people planning to take the patent bar are probably a highly motivated group in general, and will find it is certainly not a chore to read either. As I moved on to studying the MPEP I've found that I return to the pages of Patent it Yourself often when I come across terminology that doesn't make sense or parts that seem unclear, and it has really helped. While it's not a stand alone resource for patent bar exam study (and is not intended to be), I've found it really helpful as a supplemental text, especially in the early stages of exam preparation. I recommend it highly to those who want to know more about what patents are, the different types of patents and alternative options such as trade secrets, what patents can and can't be used for, and how patents are obtained and maintained. If you're like me, then reading this book may also be a good way to start evaluating your interest in patents and intellectual property as a potential career option. Review #3: Well thought out 2006-11-18 This book is thorough,well organized and easy to follow. Every bit of information contained it the book is valuable - no fluff or filler. I wouldn't pursue the patent search/application process without it. This book was highly recommended to me by a universtiy business librarian and it didn't take long to see why. Anyone seeking to apply for a patent will gain valuable knowledge by reading this book. It is worth every penny. Review #4: Patent It Yourself 2006-11-05 Excellent book! I understand patents much better..... now I really value the time my patent attorney is spending to create a solid patent! The book gives you enough information to write your own patent, however, I'm choosing to have the attorney do it anyway. Review #5: Outstanding 2006-11-03 The book is crammed with useful tips and details for the do-it-yourself patent applicant. The patent process details are explained in a light-hearted but clear way that makes the book as fun to read as you could ask, given the level of technical and legal detail provided. An essential and extremely helpful book if you're serious about patenting your own inventions.