Nolo's Patents for Beginners

by David Pressman, Richard Stim

Patents are explained in this clear guide to every step of the patenting process.

Do you have a great idea for a product? Do you toil away in an office, garage or basement lab day by day in the hopes of bringing a new widget to life? What will you do when it's alive and kicking?

Here's the primer every first-time inventor needs. Packed with detailed information and concise explanations, Nolo's Patents for Beginners defines what a patent is and what it can do for you. Step by step, it explains how

- use basic patent principles
- document an invention
- conduct a patent search
- acquire patent rights
- "read" an application
- determine patent ownership
- analyze disputes
- find patent information
- interpret international patent law

Nolo's Patents for Beginners provides sample forms and letters, resources and a glossary of terms. This edition is completely revised to cover all changes in patent case law and updated regulations for inventors applying for a patent.

Genres: Nonfiction, Legal, Business

194 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[Nathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good basic primer for someone looking for the concept of patents and their scope. For a practical approach, skip to Patent Pending in 24 Hours and Patent it Yourself.

[A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information. Nolo books are the best! They update their website with new information all the time.