The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Patents

Just because inventors are brilliant enough to develop a product that can change the world doesn’t mean they know how to protect their work. This indispensable guide reveals how to file for and secure a legal patent with the U.S. Patents Office in Washington D.C.—and explains everything from the origins and theory of patents, the different categories, and the many laws regarding patents, to the fastest and most effective way to file.

• Clear and concise language for the layman
• Includes examples of government filing documents
• Features a complete Internet and government resource