Patents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook
by U.S. Department of Commerce
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Author: U.S. Department of CommerceEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-04-11
ISBN: 0486411443
Number of pages: 87
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Review: Obsolete book
Summary: 3 Stars
This book gives a decent description of patents, but it's out of date. For example, it says the head of the patent office is called "Commissioner" when that was changed and the head is called "Director" and the "Commissioner" is actually the third in rank (second is "Deputy Director"). The book says the USPatent Office handles 200,000 patent applications, but the number is actually closer to 300,000. There have been significant changes in the patent laws such as publication of applications, 20 year terms, WTO related provisions, NAFTA related provisions, WIPO and PCT related provisions, etc. that do not appear. So, take this book as background information only and know that in many instances it is obsolete. Recognize that patents are not a "do-it-yourself" activity if you want decent protection. See a patent attorney if you want accurate, up to date advice and worthwhile coverage. Stay away from the invention submission/promotion companies.Bruce Burdick, Registered Patent Attorney No. 27,422
Summary of Patents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook
Handy official guide explains functions of the Patent and Trademark Office, describes a patent, defines such terms as "patent pending" and "patent applied for," discusses patent law, explains what can be patented and the process of registering patents, describes filing fees, and much else ? all in simple, easy-to-understand language.
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