Ebook: Patent It Yourself: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Filing at the U.S. Patent Office

Protect and profit from your invention For 35 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 David E. Blau 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.
The 20th edition covers the latest patent filing rule changes, including the most recent implications of the America Invents Act first-to-file rules.

With downloadable forms: All essential forms, including a Nondisclosure Agreement, Patent Searcher's Worksheet, and Design Patent Application are included in the book and are available for download (details inside).