The Patent Guide

"Recommended." -Library JournalComing up with a million-dollar idea is only the first step in what might seem like a long and difficult process. In The Patent Guide, Second Edition, experienced patent attorneys Carl W. Battle and Andrea D. Small deliver basic and comprehensive advice that is easy to understand and will allow you to protect, promote, and profit from your ideas. Chapters discuss such topics as:How to commercialize your inventionWhere to find sources of information and assistanceWhat guidelines you should follow when obtaining a patentHow to obtain foreign patent rightsHow to maintain confidentiality of your ideasWhen to use patent attorneys and agentsHow to deal with invention brokers and promotion firmsHow to enforce your patent against infringementFully updated and revised, this new edition includes information on inventor notebooks and records, updates to the patent filing process in the United States and abroad, the latest USPTO forms and templates, and changes to electronic filing and submission procedures. With easy-to-use forms and step-by-step instructions, The Patent Guide is an indispensable tool to help minimize costs and maximize profits of your ideas and inventions.