Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Patent Pending in 24 Hours
by Richard Stim, David Pressman

Patent Pending in 24 Hours
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Author: David Pressman, Richard Stim
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2007-01
ISBN: 1413305113
Number of pages: 433
Publisher: NOLO

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Book Review: Worth Buying
Summary: 4 Stars

I was initially dismayed to discover that a large part of this book is actually made up of several complete, existing patents (which I could have found on the web) and felt just a little jipped. However after I'd read the first half of the book I realized that these were very well chosen examples illustrating the critical points of the process, and really the only way to illustrate those points. It is a simple, straightforward book, a little lighter in 'weight' than you'd expect given the number of pages, but the only book I have come across that is dedicated to provisional patents. A fabulous book? No. Worth buying? If you want to know about Provisional Patents - Yes.

Summary of Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Take the first step to protecting your invention!



Ready to stamp "patent pending" on your invention? Then you need to file a provisional patent application (PPA), an inexpensive way to claim your hard work. With a PPA, you'll have time to figure out whether you can make a profit from your creation before you invest more time and money.



With Patent Pending in 24 Hours, you have all the forms and information you need to get the job done! Find out how to:

*evaluate hurdles to patentability
*write a clear PPA
*prepare informal drawings of your invention
*conduct a patent search online
*understand basic patent law
*complete all forms required by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
*file your application
*modify your invention after filing



The book also includes important legal forms to help you preserve your rights when showing or selling your invention:

nondisclosure agreement
patent assignment
prototype-maker agreement
joint-ownership agreement

The 4th edition is completely revised with updated case law and patent regulations, updated filing information and new application examples.


The quickest way for someone to establish proof of creation of an invention is to file a provisional patent application (PPA), a shortened version of a patent application. This book takes readers step-by-step through the process of drafting and filing a PPA within 24 hours, explaining how to: ?search for prior art ?organize data ?use charts and tables ?create illustrations ?assemble the PPA Patent Pending in 24 Hours also discusses the advantages and limitations of, and alternatives to, PPAs, and covers what happens after submitting one to the Patent and Trademark Office, including: ?what happens if an invention is modified ?whether an inventor needs a nondisclosure agreement when pitching a creation ?how to mark an invention with "Patent Pending"

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