Nolo's Patents for Beginners - David Pressman

A brilliantly clear and up-to-date patent guide This bestselling primer is packed with what inventors need to know about patent law basics, the patent application process, and the use of technology to get and manage patents. Nolo's Patents for Beginners helps inventors: - document an invention - read and write patents - know how and why to make a patent search - understand the patent application process - determine patent ownership - understand the basics of patent infringement - get international patent protection, and - decide whether to file a provisional patent. You'll also find patent and invention resources and a glossary of patent terms. This new edition is completely updated to cover all the latest changes in patent law and the patenting process. A brilliantly clear and up-to-date patent guide This bestselling primer is packed with everything inventors need to know about patent law basics, including current patent regulations, filing rules, and caselaw. Nolo's Patents for Beginners helps inventors: document an invention read and write patents make a patent search file for a patent determine patent ownership understand the basics of patent infringement get international patent protection, and decide whether to file a provisional patent. You'll also find patent and invention resources and a glossary of patent terms. This new edition is completely updated to cover all the latest changes in patent law and regulations.