Nolo's Patents for Beginners - Softcover

David Pressman; Richard Stim

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9781413310245: Nolo's Patents for Beginners

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413310249 ISBN 13: 9781413310245

Publisher: NOLO, 2009

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A clear and simple guide to the entire patent process.

Do you toil away in an office, garage or basement lab 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 to:

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

and much more

Nolo's Patents for Beginners provides sample forms and letters, resources and glossary of terms. The 6th edition is completely updated and revised to cover all changes in patent law and regulations.

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About the Author:

Richard Stim specializes in small business, copyright, patents, and trademark issues at Nolo. He practices law in San Francisco and has represented photographers, software developers, crafts people, publishers, musicians, and toy designers. He is the author of many books, including Music Law, and Profit From Your Idea. Stim also produces audiobooks, and performs and records with two bands.

Review:

Will help minimize legal fees by preparing you to do what you can for yourself... (Dallas Morning News 2009-01-01)

"Will help minimize legal fees by preparing you to do what you can for yourself..." (Dallas Morning News 2008-06-08)

"An impressive and reader friendly compendium of information and instruction... the ideal introduction to the patenting process." (Bookwatch 2007-10-08)

An impressive and reader friendly compendium of information and instruction... the ideal introduction to the patenting process. (Bookwatch 2009-01-01)

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