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Patents and Trademarks Plain & Simple

admin — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:05:26 +0000

The U.S. patent and trademark legal system has helped make our economy the envy of the world. But "plain and simple" are not usually words associated with it...until now. Patents and Trademarks Plain & Simple is the book all would-be inventors, writers, and designers have been waiting for. Patents and Trademarks Plain & Simple includes: * A brief history of our patent system. * An explanation of what can be patented. * What needs to be included in a patent application. * How to do a patent search. * How to select a patent attorney. * Whether to seek patent protection in the first place. It also covers patent prosecution, design patents, invention marketing, licensing, designing around patents, and inventors and the IRS, foreign patents, and employer and employee invention rights.

Everything Inventions And Patents Book: Turn Your Crazy Ideas into Money-making Machines! (Everything Series)

admin — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:05:26 +0000

Nolo’s Patents for Beginners

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:05:26 +0000

A clear and simple guide to the entire patent process. Do you toil away in an office, garage or basement lab in the hopes of bringing a new widget to life? What will you do when it's alive and kicking? Here's the primer every first-time inventor needs. Packed with detailed information and concise explanations, 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 and much more Nolo's Patents for Beginners provides sample forms and letters, resources and glossary of terms. The 6th edition is completely updated and revised to cover all changes in patent law and regulations. (20071008)

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets & Licensing

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:05:26 +0000

Clear, comprehensive advice from an intellectual property lawyer--for every artist, inventor, and small business owner. Today, virtually all companies, artists, and innovators run the risk of losing their competititve edge-and big money-by not adequately safeguarding their intellectual property. Written by an expert in intellectual property law, this is the first book to address the full range of legal protections available-patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing-with innovative information you won't find elsewhere, including: â�¬ Legal landmines every successful entrepreneur must avoid â�¬ Business practices that can be protected-but are often overlooked â�¬ Protecting your intellectual property on the Internet â�¬ What are your ideas and the rights to them really worth? â�¬ Why trade secrets are a powerful and under-utilized protection â�¬ Lessons learned from Amazon.com, Microsoft, and other elite entrepreneurs â�¬ How even smart, savvy AOL lost exclusive trademarks, including "YOU'VE GOT MAIL!" The Entrepreneur's Guide to Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Licensing is the definitive guide for the entrepreneur and innovator who is ready to protect what he or she has created-a

Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks For Dummies

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:05:26 +0000

Useful tips and step-by-step guidance from filing to issue to license Acquire and protect your share of this major business asset Want to secure and exploit the intellectual property rights due you or your company? This easy-to-follow guide shows you how â�� helping you to evaluate your idea's commercial potential, conduct patent and trademark searches, document the invention process, license your IP rights, and comply with international laws. Plus, you get detailed examples of each patent application type! Discover how to: Avoid application blunders Register trademarks and copyrights Meet patent requirements Navigate complex legal issues Protect your rights abroad The entire body of U.S. patent laws Example office actions and amendments Sample forms Trademark registration certificates Application worksheets See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Patents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook

admin — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:05:26 +0000

This step-by-step guide to the patent process answers all your questions: . What is a patent? . What can be patented? . Who may apply for a patent? . What specifications, models, or exhibits must accompany a patent application? . How long does a patent application take? . How can denied applications be appealed? . What rights are granted by a patent? . and many others â�� all in simple, easy-to-understand language.

Intellectual Property, The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets for the Paralegal

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:05:26 +0000

Intellectual Property, third edition is a thorough guide to the four fields of intellectual property law; trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, covering topics such as the duration of rights, protection from infringement, and new and international developments in each field. Intellectual Property, third edition is on the forefront of Intellectual Property law, covering new and cutting edge issues in the field, such as proposals for patent reform, the rise of patent trolls, copyright pre-registration, and Section 337 ITC investigations. The comprehensive overview of each field is complemented by sample agreements, checklists, and other practical guides throughout the book. Each chapter contains realistic case studies and trivia to engage students and provide real world insight into the field of intellectual property law. Intellectual Property, third edition also includes invaluable resources that students will refer to throughout their careers, such as useful intellectual property Web sites, internet research questions and an "Ethics Edge" section that relates to ethical issues raised in the chapter.

Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:05:26 +0000

This book introduces readers to the origins of copyright law, the extent of trademark rights, and what is patentable. It covers such topics as rights granted under copyright, principles of fair use, the first sale doctrine, issues of ownership, copyright registration, and securing Internet domains. It is written for legal assistants and paralegals working in the intellectual property field. It includes step-by-step information to use and register the various forms required in intellectual property law, including trademark and copyright application as well as supporting documentation such as assignments and declarations. This comprehensive reference is a valuable resource for professionals specializing in the area of intellectual property. ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR'S SUPPLEMENT: Instructor's Guide (ISBN# 0-7668-2666-X). Call Customer Support to Order.

Intellectual Property: The Law of Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks (Hornbook Series Student Edition)

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:05:26 +0000

This work provides a comprehensive treatment of all three major branches of intellectual property law, surveying basic principles and emerging issues. The book summarizes what is clear, identifies what is unsettled, and offers concise views on how some open issues might be sensibly resolved. This text also deals with a variety of related intellectual property topics, including state laws governing the misappropriation of intangibles, state protection for the right of publicity and for trade secrets, and both federal and state rules concerning false advertising and deceptive trade practices. The authors use numerous examples to guide you through various technical areas.

Intellectual Property: The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets for the Paralegal

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:05:26 +0000

Intellectual Property Law, third edition is a thorough guide to the four fields of intellectual property law; trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. The comprehensive overviews of each field are complemented by sample agreements, checklists, and other practical guides throughout the book. Each chapter contains updated case studies, and engaging trivia to engage students and provide real world insight into the field of intellectual property law. The third edition now features invaluable resources that students will refer to throughout their careers, such as useful Intellectual Property websites, internet research questions, information on emerging issues in the field, and an "Ethics Edge" section that relates to ethical issues raised in the chapter.