Patent, Copyright and Trademark by
Whether you are in the world of business or creative arts, understanding the laws that govern your work is critical to success. But given the convoluted terminology that surrounds patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights, this isn’t easy. Enter Patent, Copyright & Trademark, which explains:
what legal rights apply to your creations, products, or inventions
different types of patents for inventions from machines to plant clones
the scope of copyright protection
how trademark law works, and
what trade secret law protects.
Here, you’ll find readily understandable definitions of intellectual property law terms, straightforward explanations of how intellectual property law affects online content, and much more.
The 17th edition is completely updated to provide the latest laws (including the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020), court decisions, sample applications, and other forms.
How to Make Patent Drawings by
This step-by-step guide shows you how to complete a crucial step in the patenting process―creating formal patent drawings that comply with the strict rules of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Plus, it’s packed with insider information and practical advice to help you get your drawings done the right way.
Whether you’re applying for a utility or design patent, with How to Make Patent Drawings, you can:
pick the best approach for your drawings
choose (and use) the right tools, from pens to software
put together effective and compliant drawings
respond to Patent Office objections and actions
correct rejected drawings
The 8th edition is completely updated to cover the latest changes to patent law and the newest advances in technical drawing.
Patent It Yourself by
Patent your creation with the world's bestselling guide to patents!
Have a world-class idea? Ready to protect your invention from copycats? Then turn to the best resource available-- Patent It Yourself.
Attorney David Pressman takes you through the entire patent process, providing scrupulously updated information and clear instructions to help you:
determine if you can patent your invention
understand patent law
evaluate the commercial potential of your idea
perform your own patent search
file a provisional patent application
prepare a formal patent application
respond to patent examiners
amend an application
enforce and maintain your patent
market and license your invention
Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest changes in intellectual property law, the 15th edition also provides the latest U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and forms. It includes up-to-date details on how to file a patent electronically with the USPTO, the latest rules for application and prosecution, and other changes to technical filing rules.
Whether you're new at the inventing game or a grizzled veteran, Patent It Yourself will save you grief, time and money.
Patents Demystified by
For startups, entrepreneurs and inventors, Patents Demystified provides an easy-to-understand insider's guide to patents, patent law, and the patent application process. Based on first-hand experience with successful companies of all sizes, patent attorney Dylan O. Adams helps readers learn the secrets of maximizing patent protection on any budget, with strategies that can be tailored to companies with any business plan or product.
Instead of being intimidated and confused by patents, readers will discover how to proactively craft a customized patent strategy, thereby taking the mystery out of what can be an arduous and complicated process.
Official Patent Guide of The American Bar Association
