Patents

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Attorney David Pressman and updater Thomas Tuytschaevers 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, this edition provides the latest U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and forms. It includes up-to-date discussions of the new "first to file" rule, which has to revolutionized patent law.

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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 Nolo's Patents for Beginners provides sample forms and letters, resources and a glossary of terms.

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Here's the primer every first-time inventor needs. Packed with plain-English explanations and step-by-step instructions, Nolo's Patent for Beginners defines clearly and simply what a patent is and why you need one. The book shows you: - how to document an invention for maximum protection - how to tackle the time-and-money-saving, patent-searching process - the patent application process - who owns a patent - how to avoid patent infringement The 4th edition is completely updated and revised to reflect current law and court rulings, including the Supreme Court's decision in the controversial "Festo" case.

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Take the first step to protecting your invention! Ready to stamp "patent pending" on your invention? Then you need to file a provisional patent application (PPA), an inexpensive way to claim your hard work. With a PPA, you'll have time to figure out whether you can make a profit from your creation before you invest more time and money. With Patent Pending in 24 Hours, you have all the forms and information you need to get the job done!  Find out how to: . evaluate hurdles to patentability . write a clear PPA . prepare informal drawings of your invention . conduct a patent search  online . understand basic patent law . complete all forms required by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office . file your application . modify your invention after filing The book also includes important legal forms to help you preserve your rights when showing or selling your invention: . nondisclosure agreement . patent assignment . prototype-maker agreement . joint-ownership agreement

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Whether you're an inventor, designer, writer or programmer, you need to understand the language of intellectual property law. Otherwise, you can't intelligently deal with intellectual property issues such as: . who owns creative works or valuable information . how owners can protect and enforce their ownership rights . how disputes between intellectual property owners can be resolved, and . how ownership rights can best be transferred to others. With Patent, Copyright & Trademark, you will: . get clear overviews of relevant laws . understand the different kinds of protection offered by patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets -- and which apply to your work . get a plain-English definition of every term you're likely to come across, and . find the information you need, quickly and easily -- all entries are organized by topic and extensively cross-referenced. This edition has been updated to reflect the latest changes in intellectual property law and provides the latest U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and forms. It includes up-to-date discussions of the new ""first to file"" rule, which promises to revolutionize patent law. Plus, read all new Q&As excerpted from author Richard Stim's popular blog, "Dear Rich".

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If you're trying to patent your invention, you now need a drawing to complete your USPTO application. Professional patent drafters charge per sheet for their patent drawing services and it can cost you hundreds of dollars. But with How to Make Patent Drawings you'll be able to complete this crucial step and create a patent drawing that complies with the strict rules of the USPTO.

A companion to David Pressman's bestselling Patent It Yourself, this book shows inventors 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 Office. Illustrations.

A guidebook to protecting, patenting, marketing and selling inventions. Includes a new 64 page pullout workbook which walks inventors through each step of the process, while explaining how to save thousands of dollars in patent costs.

"This handy deskbook for patent drafters, providing invaluable assistance in preparing patent applications, is a lexicon of the language of modern patent claims. Includes terms from all patent arts, culled from thousands of claims accepted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. -- Alphabetized listing of claim words and phrases -- Table of terms listed in classification order -- Annotations to case law on terminology usage -- Upkeep emphasizes examples of the latest high technology terminology"

"This 3-volume treatise, first published in 1968, provides the most comprehensive coverage of the law and practice of patent licensing available today. It covers not only the underlying legal principles that necessarily guide the negotiation and enforcement of patent license agreements, it provides numerous practical insights to help the practitioner ensure that a final agreement is drafted to protect a client’s interests and avoid unnecessary disputes."

"Chisum on Patents includes analysis of the America Invents Act of 2011 and provides cross-references to related sections/chapters within the treaty for quick and easy research. One-stop research saves you time and money and gives you the information you need to answer questions on every topic in patent law: • What constitutes a patentable invention • Fundamental requirements of patentability -- originality, novelty, utility and nonobviousness • Perfecting rights to a patentable invention • Rules regarding disclosure and submitting claims • Double patenting • Rules in priority of invention • Patent application process -- from filing through examination and appeals • Restriction requirements and divisional applications • Continuation applications • Requirements for obtaining the benefit of a prior patent filing in a foreign country • Applications for reissue • Substantive aspects of infringement"

"Horwitz on Patent Litigation discusses all stages of patent litigation; contains sample jury instructions; issues checklist and litigation forms. It also offers tactical strategies for infringement suits and provides convenient checklists of black letter law for many issues arising in litigation, including claim construction, infringement, validity, doctrine of equivalents and prosecution history estoppel. Also included are the complete local patent rules for all districts with rules, and a comparison of the district rules for strategic planning. This product stays current with developments resulting from the Leahy-Smith American Invents Act. In particular, the interplay of litigation and new post-grant proceedings is discussed from both the technical and tactical perspective."

"Patent Application Drafting actually teaches the drafting of patent applications from a practical perspective. Intended as an introductory text, it covers the entire patent application and includes many helpful examples illustrating the process from start to finish. It also explains the procedures involved with U.S. patent application drafting, including the most recent case law and Patent Office guideline considerations. It is an ideal reference guide for novice patent attorneys and patent agents, as well as independent inventors, lawyers, and patent examiners."

"Analysis of developments in patent law and the effects of these developments on current and future practice. This exhaustive treatise will save you hours of time."

"Patent Statements of Law is a singular tool for quickly identifying quotations that precisely state principles of patent law in a manner that is helpful to the drafter. It is comprised of more than 6500 intuitively organized patent law quotations from more than 140 Supreme Court and 1675 Federal Circuit decisions each followed by a short parenthetical briefly identifying the technology involved, the procedural posture of the decision and the pertinent facts."

"Patent litigation in the United States has grown steadily over the past 20 years. As District Courts became bogged down with such cases - - which can take 3 to 5 years to reach the trial stage - - many patent owners have gravitated toward the U.S. International Trade Commission's policing of unfair trade practices under Section 337 of the Trade Act. Section 337 Patent Investigation Management Guide is a comprehensive, user-friendly, and practical manual for experienced ITC professionals as well as new entrants to this important branch of patent enforcement. Organized around the contours of ITC investigations, this treatise provides invaluable insight into the nuances of ITC procedures. Section 337 Patent Investigation Management Guide also serves as a critical resource for companies seeking to evaluate their options, enforcement strategies, and defense tools, as well as for the full range of patent professionals - - many of whom have little experience with the ITC process."

"U.S. Patent Opinions & Evaluations authored by Eric Bensen: Patent opinions and evaluations are used in virtually all endeavors involving United States patents, including litigation, prosecution, licensing, product design, product launch, evaluation for acquisition or disposition of intellectual property, bankruptcy, and U.S. securities issues. In U.S. Patent Opinions and Evaluations, Eric Bensen provides expert, up-to-date, practical advice and guidance on the four principle issues of patent opinions and evaluations: claim construction and claim scope, infringement, validity, and enforceability."

"U.S. Patent Prosecutors Desk Reference by Joshua P. Graham & Thomas G. Marlow and Mason R. Carr assists patent prosecutors in responding to Office Actions issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejecting patent application claims. It is a quick, reliable reference to assist prosecutors in creating, researching, and supporting patentability arguments. Each section of the reference work includes the basis for the rejection, responses to the rejection, and legal authority supporting the responses."

"Winning the Patent Damages Case, by Richard F. Cauley, is a guide for patent litigators and in-house counsel who are either considering an action for patent infringement or who are facing the spectre of a lengthy, expensive litigation. It offers readers an analytical framework for determining the likely damages award in a patent case, which is critical to the decision of whether to settle the case and for how much. It provides valuable information on how to structure the patent case from the outset and assists accused infringers in how to prepare a "shadow" damages case that may result in a much more reasonable damages award in the event of a loss."

• Explains the complete patent process, from filing to grant, for all industrialized nations • Covers all post-acceptance events • Discusses patent terms, renewal fees, infringement and licensing for all nations and regional patent systems • Details principal patent conventions • Covers new legislation as enacted