Protect and profit from your invention For 35 years, Patent It Yourself has guided hundreds of thousands of inventors through the process of getting a patent, from start to finish. Patent attorneys David Pressman and David E. Blau provide the latest information, forms, and clear instructions to help you:

• conduct a patent search the right way
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• file a provisional patent application to get "patent pending" status
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• focus on your patent application's claims
• respond to patent examiners
• get your drawings done right
• protect your rights in foreign countries
• deal with infringers, and
• market and license your invention.

The 20th edition covers the latest patent filing rule changes, including the most recent implications of the America Invents Act first-to-file rules. With downloadable forms: All essential forms, including a Nondisclosure Agreement, Patent Searcher's Worksheet, and Design Patent Application are included in the book and are available for download (details inside).