Patent It Yourself - Softcover

Patent It Yourself is the world's bestselling patent book, recommended by patent attorneys, inventors, librarians, journalists and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Written by Attorney David Pressman, who has over 30 years' experience in the patent profession, the book walks inventors step by step through the entire process, explaining how to: § evaluate the commercial potential of an idea § file a provisional patent application to get an early filing date and patent pending status § conduct a patent search § explore international patent protection opportunities § assign and license an invention to others § and more.Thoroughly updated, the 12th edition of provides the latest U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rules and forms.Whether you're new at the inventing game or a grizzled veteran, Patent It Yourself will save you grief, time, and most importantly, money.

Attorney David Pressman has over 30 years of experience in the patent profession -- as a patent attorney, a patent examiner for the U.S. Patent Office and a university instructor. He is the foremost expert on the patent-filing process and has charted the path for over 100,000 inventors. David is co-author, with Fred Grissom, of The Inventor’s Notebook and, with Patent Agent Jack Lo, of How to Make Patent Drawings. David lives in San Francisco, CA.