books about: property-patents

books about: property-patents

books:

Property-patents

Patents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook

U.S. Department of Commerce

Dover Publications, 2000

A convenient concise OVERVIEW
This is quick 85-page overview of the patent process. It provides the key steps, requirements, and definitions in very plain terms (almost in the same style of language as the IRS's 1040EZ instructions). However, it steers clear from giving ADVICE. If you need advice, ...

Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Richard Stim, David Pressman

NOLO, 2007

Simple. Complete. Excellent.
I bought this book to work an idea I had. This book put me on solid grounds from, how to think like an inventor to how to file for the provisional patent. Loved reading this book. Very informative for newbies. Loved it. Will recommend it.

Introduction to Patent Law (Introduction to Law Series)

Janice M. Mueller

Aspen Publishers, 2006

Great prep for the patent bar!
This book is great for preparing for the patent bar. As a scientist (physics background) wanting to take the patent bar, I found this book clear, logical, and easy to read. I was hesitant on buying it for studying for the patent bar after reading some of the reviews. ...

How to Make Patent Drawings: A Patent It Yourself Companion

Jack Lo, David Pressman

NOLO, 2007

Outstanding Step by Step for the Do-it-yourself Inventor
I have all of David Pressman's books on patenting, you know why? Because I filed my own patent using these books. That's how good they are. They really do have step by step instructions. He also has software that helps you prepare the docs. I sort of used that as well. ...

Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

Henri J. A. Charmasson, John Buchaca

For Dummies, 2008

Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks for Dummies
I applied for a US Federal Trademark on July 13th and besides putting the (c) on my name and art work... I never thought much about sending in anything to the Copyright office in D.C. End of August a check company contacted me to license my artwork for their checks ...

Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyer's Guide

Ronald D. Slusky

American Bar Association, 2007

Patent Powerhouse!
I'm a newly minted patent associate. I've seen other massive tomes around on drafting basics. I'm aware that the bosses rarely have time to initiate a tutorial for the associates. So, what's the solution? I just happened to read an ABA pitch for Slusky's book and ...

Patent It Yourself

David Pressman

NOLO, 2008

One of the best
This is an excellent book where the author puts everything in an orderly manner and feeds the reader with all his vast knowledge

The Complete Guide to Securing Your Own U.S. Patent: A Step-by-Step Road Map to Protect Your Ideas and ...

Jamaine Burrell

Atlantic Publishing Company (FL), 2007

Want to patent your great idea? You need this book!
For anyone who's ever held off on really running with a great idea because the process of getting a patent seemed too daunting, this book is the next best thing to having an expert hold your hand and personally take you through all the steps. The author begins with ...

Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property (Essentials (John Wiley))

Alexander I. Poltorak, Paul J. Lerner

Wiley, 2003

good read (considering the subject)
This is a good guide for introducing someone to the subject. Like the title says, it's the essentials, giving the reader a foundation to come back to wherever the particulars of their situation might take them. It is a big plus that the book is surprisingly readable - ...

The Mom Inventors Handbook: How to Turn Your Great Idea into the Next Big Thing

Tamara Monosoff

McGraw-Hill, 2005

Love it!
This is one of the most useful books I've read to date on bringing a product to market. It covers all the basics and then some. I have recommended it to all my friends!

How to License Your Million Dollar Idea: Everything You Need To Know To Turn a Simple Idea into a Million ...

Harvey Reese

Wiley, 2002

Everything plus more
You should read this book before you move ahead with your idea. Really helped me to understand the process, what to watch out for and to take my time and do the research before spending my money to do a patent search.

Against Intellectual Monopoly

Michele Boldrin, David K. Levine

Cambridge University Press, 2008

Intriguing
First, I have not read the book in this form. I read a free version online. There might be some differences; I don't know. Anyway- I was pointed to this book while arguing that intellectual property is needed to overcome a public goods problem. After reading it, ...

Inventor's Notebook: A Patent It Yourself Companion
Fred E. Grissom, David Pressman

NOLO, 2008

The best way to protect your invention is to keep good records. Let The Inventor's Notebook track & and prompt you to take care of every important step in the process. Use it to: document the development of your invention help you can make refinements while building and testing assess the commercial potential of your invention ...

Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference

Rich Stim

NOLO, 2007

Legal Information without the Legalese
This book is easy-to-use and highly detailed with an appealing, bulleted layout and many illustrations that helped to answer most of my basic questions about the four categories of intellectual property (copyright, patents, trademarks and trade secrets). I took a ...

The Inventor's Bible: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas

Ronald Louis Docie

Ten Speed Press, 2004

Very helpful with step by step procedures
I recently purchased this book, to market one of our company product ideas. When I picked up the book locally at barnes and Nobles, I was a bit reluctant by the quality of the paper and the print. But within hours I was at my office, reading it, and it has abolutely ...