Master the essentials of securing and protecting ideas
In one concise guide, discover how inventors, manufacturers, and merchants can pursue patents, trademarks, and copyrights in the United States, with a practical appendix on patent law.
This edition provides straightforward explanations of filing, examination, and enforcement processes. It covers the steps from initial invention to patent grant, and it explains how to protect intellectual property through the life of a patent, plus important rights and duties for trademark and copyright registrants.
- Clear guidance on applying for patents, including required descriptions, drawings, and oath provisions.
- Practical notes on maintaining and enforcing rights, with insight into assignments and recording procedures.
- Overview of statutory terms, legal proceedings, and how revisions affect patent law.
- Context for understanding how to register and protect trade-marks and related materials.
Ideal for researchers, students, inventors, and professionals who need a reliable reference on patent and IP law basics, especially those seeking historical or statutory context.