Nolo S Patents For Beginners

A bestselling guide to what patents are, how to obtain one, and how to protect (and profit from) your work.

A brilliantly clear and up-to-date patent guide This bestselling primer is packed with everything inventors need to know about patent law basics, including the latest implications of the America Invents Act, the most important change to American patent law in two centuries. Nolo's Patents for Beginners helps inventors: “read and write” patents understand how and why to make a patent search determine patent ownership acquire patent rights understand the basics of patent infringement get international patent protection, and decide whether to file a provisional patent. You’ll also find patent and invention resources and a glossary of patent terms. The 9th edition is completely updated to cover all the latest changes in patent law and regulations, including the new “first to file” rules.

If you're sitting on a genius invention, don't wait to protect it! Nolo's best-selling guide to the patent application process is an all-in-one roadmap to putting your idea into motion and making sure your intellectual property remains your own. Let Nolo's patent experts walk you through the entire process one clear, detailed step at a time.

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

Save the hassle of filing a full-blown patent application—and save your place in line at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office—with this comprehensive guide to the provisional patent application process. Patent Pending in 24 Hours gives you all the forms, instructions, and insider tips you’ll need to get the job done

Packed with plain-English explanations and step-by-step instructions, Nolo's Patent for Beginners clearly defines what a patent is and why an inventor needs one. The book shows readers: -- how to document an invention for maximum protection -- how to tackle the patent-searching and patent-application processes -- who owns a patent -- how to avoid patent infringement -- and moreThe 2nd edition provides the latest information on patent applications, the publication of patents after 18 months, changes in international rules and more.

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