A brilliantly clear and up-to-date patent guide
Patent law is changing, and this bestselling primer on patent law has up-to-date information on the America Invents Act, the most important change to American patent law in two centuries.
Packed with detailed information, Nolo’s Patents for Beginners explains how to:
- document your invention
- acquire patent rights
- "read" a patent application
- understand how and why to make a patent search
- determine patent ownership
- find patent information
- understand international patent law
- decide whether to file a provisional patent
Nolo's Patents for Beginners provides plain-English explanations of patent law, patent and invention resources and a glossary of patent terms. The 8th edition is completely updated to cover all changes in patent law and regulations, including the latest on filing for provisional patent status.