Patent It Yourself | 
| Author: David Pressman
Publisher: NOLO
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 127330
Media: Paperback
Edition: 12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 575
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 1.6
ISBN: 1413305164
Dewey Decimal Number: 346.730486
EAN: 9781413305166
ASIN: 1413305164
Publication Date: September 30, 2006
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Condition: ex-library with all the usual markings, 'discard' stamped inside, cover wear
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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.
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"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. "
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 A must-read for serious, individual inventors June 25, 2008
(Be sure you order the latest edition - 13th at this June 2008 writing)
This hefty volume is the best I've seen for its detail and advice to serious inventors. It goes well beyond generalities and contains very specific advice on the idea protection process. Almost everybody has idea(s) that they consider patenting at one time or another. When you get to that serious stage with an idea (as I've been), and even if you plan to work with a patent attorney (as I am), the specific information in Mr. Pressman's series show a clear roadmap to follow to save time and money. He doesn't say, "Find a service to evaluate the marketability of your idea;" he gives companies, institutions, contact names, phone numbers, and Web sites. And very pointed advice to stay away from those close-cover-before-striking inventor services.
He includes the forms, language, fees, and instructions that will either intimidate you from pursuing a patent, or encourage you that your idea is patentable and how to get it done. I'm still reading my well-marked, dog-eared copy, working toward using his licensing advice.
 Adequate May 15, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Nolo has the annoying habit of giving you diluted books that ask you to buy other books of theirs to round out your knowledge of a given subject. This is no exception. I was interested in filing a provisional patent. This book has info about it, but kept referring to another book. This is perverse given how easy it is to file a provisional patent. On top of it all, there was some misleading information about the order of sections, and no useful info on filing online (I had to learn this from the USPTO site itself through a lot of digging). What's more, the book is fairly simplistic and "for dummies" when it comes to discussion of patent law - I have read better books (not how-to guides) on that. The book is not bad, just keep in mind that it is limited and definitely not a one-stop shop.
Can't go wrong for the price May 14, 2008
It's a good book for someone starting out with the patent application process. However, after reading the entire text, then re-reading specific sections, it felt like a lot of cheerleading. There are a ton of excellent examples and explanations on why certain sections should be written in specific ways. And you can't go wrong for the price. I'm now looking at the 'How to write a patent application' by Sheldon:
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If it's your first patent text, it's a very good start.
 Very good book for do it yourselfers March 8, 2008
This book shows almost all of the steps needed to do a patent without a lawyer.
Excellant December 11, 2007
When I first got the book I wanted to read it cover to cover. I think the first several chapters are good to read in general but now I decided to just start writing my patent and I use the book as a reference, which is a big help! I couldn't have done it without the book, lots of information.
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