Patents Demystified

For entrepreneurs, investors, creators, tinkers, and any business with products or processes that can be patented, Patents Demystified provides an easy-to-understand insider guide to patents, patent law, and the patent application process. Based on the author's first-hand experiences with both successful and failed companies of all sizes, you will learn the secrets of maximizing patent protection on any budget, with strategies that can be tailored to companies with any business plan or product. Instead of being intimidated and confused by patents, discover how to proactively work with a patent attorney to craft a customized patent strategy, thereby taking the mystery out of what can be an arduous, costly and complicated process. Topics include: The types of intellectual propertyWhy invest in patent protectionThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examination processesPre-filing procedures and considerationsPrior art searchingChoosing the type of application to fileHow to work with and find a patent attorneyDrafting an invention disclosureWorking with a patent attorney for drafting provisional and non-provisional patent applicationsAdvanced patent strategies and how to leverage patent assets