Patent it Yourself

Patent it Yourself

Author: David Pressman

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1413300251

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Written by an attorney who has over 30 years' experience in the patent profession, this book walks inventors step by step through the entire process of filing for a patent. Includes all the required forms.


Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Author: Richard Stim

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0873379837

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The quickest way for someone to establish proof of creation of an invention is to file a provisional patent application (PPA), a shortened version of a patent application. This book takes readers step-by-step through the process of drafting and filing a PPA within 24 hours, explaining how to: - search for prior art- organize data- use charts and tables- create illustrations- assemble the PPAPatent Pending in 24 Hours also discusses the advantages and limitations of, and alternatives to, PPAs, and covers what happens after submitting one to the Patent and Trademark Office, including: - what happens if an invention is modified- whether an inventor needs a nondisclosure agreement when pitching a creation- how to mark an invention with "Patent Pending"


Patent Application Drafting

Patent Application Drafting

Author: Morgan D. Rosenberg

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2012-07-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199927258

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Patent Application Drafting: A Practical Guide, by Morgan Rosenberg, teaches the drafting of patent applications from a practical perspective. It covers the entire patent application and includes many helpful examples illustrating the process from start to finish.


Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks For Dummies

Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks For Dummies

Author: Henri J. A. Charmasson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-03-03

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0470507705

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Useful tips and step-by-step guidance from filing to issue to license Acquire and protect your share of this major business asset Want to secure and exploit the intellectual property rights due you or your company? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how — helping you to evaluate your idea's commercial potential, conduct patent and trademark searches, document the invention process, license your IP rights, and comply with international laws. Plus, you get detailed examples of each patent application type! Discover how to: Avoid application blunders Register trademarks and copyrights Meet patent requirements Navigate complex legal issues Protect your rights abroad The entire body of U.S. patent laws Example office actions and amendments Sample forms Trademark registration certificates Application worksheets See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.


Not So Obvious

Not So Obvious

Author: Jeffrey Schox

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781517273934

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The first edition of this book was written by Jeffrey Schox for his course "Patent Law and Strategy for Innovators and Entrepreneurs" at Stanford University. After an introduction to intellectual property, it explores the patent system, the requirements for a patent, infringement, and inventorship and ownership issues. The second edition included the America Invents Act ("AIA"), which transformed the U.S. patent system from a "first-to-invent" system to a "first-inventor-to-file" system. The third edition added a glossary and general edits. The fourth edition includes five additional cases: KSR (Supreme Court 2007), Stanford v. Roche (Supreme Court 2011), Prometheus (Supreme Court 2012), Nautilus (Supreme Court 2014), and Limelight (Fed. Cir. 2015).


How to Write a Patent Application

How to Write a Patent Application

Author: Jeffrey G. Sheldon

Publisher: Practising Law Inst

Published: 1995-11-29

Total Pages: 1245

ISBN-13: 9780872240445

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This benchmark resource takes the guesswork and risk out of preparing patent applications by taking you step by step through the entire process. Equally useful to both veteran and novice patent attorneys, How to Write a Patent Application explains, analyzes, and illustrates all the essential principles and techniques of drafting solid patent applications. Designed to give you complete guidance for every step in the process, How to Write a Patent Application shows you how to: Obtain the information you need from inventors, Prepare information disclosure statements, Explain inventions so judges and juries will be impressed by their value, Write patent applications that survive litigation and licensing negotiations, Satisfy the "best mode" requirement. Prepare U.S. applications for foreign filings.


Profit From Your Idea

Profit From Your Idea

Author: Richard Stim

Publisher: Nolo

Published: 2020-08-19

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 1413327923

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All you need to protect and profit from your invention You’ve got a great idea and you’re ready to strike it rich. Now, you need to find a company or partner you can trust, hash out a fair licensing deal, and get your idea to the marketplace. Profit From Your Idea will help you negotiate and draft a licensing agreement that protects your interests and maximizes your chances of earning a profit. With this all-in-one guide you’ll understand how to: navigate the licensing landscape protect your intellectual property rights sort out ownership rights work with licensing agents protect confidential information find and solicit potential licensees license overseas reveal your invention safely, and negotiate and update an agreement. The 10th edition is completely updated with the latest developments in licensing law and patent filing rules, and covers industry-standard Fair, Reasonable, and Nondiscriminatory (FRAND) licensing terms. With Downloadable Forms: download forms including license agreements, assignments, joint ownership agreements, and many more (details inside).


Patent Savvy for Managers

Patent Savvy for Managers

Author: Kirk Teska

Publisher:

Published: 2007-11-10

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9781413306941

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Patent Savvy for Managers is a must-have reference for the millions of business people for whom patent law has become an importantand somewhat dauntingpart of everyday working life.Theres no room for mistakes when dealing with patents. Failure to protect patentable innovations or going ahead with a venture that infringes on someone elses patent can have big consequences, including job lossnot to mention millions of dollars in company assets and stockholder share value.Patent Savvy for Managers is an ideal overview for business people who need to recognize, protect and preserve patentable innovations. Respected writer and patent attorney Kirk Teska gives readers the tools they need to: decide when (and when not) to patent, using cost benefit analysis handle patent infringement and claims manage and maintain patents Friendly, informative and straight to the point, this book offers the perfect blend of legal information and real-world examples, including case studies of famous patent lawsuits. Its a concise, no-nonsense guide for anyone who deals with innovation in the workplace.