Patent Pending in 24 Hours

by David Presman, Richard Stim, David Pressman

Book Overview

Everything you need to protect your invention nowThe provisional patent application (PPA) is a quick, inexpensive, and legal way to claim your invention--and buy yourself time to determine whether... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413305113
• ISBN13: 9781413305111
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: NOLO
• Length: 433 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Follow this Book's Content, and Get a Provisional Patent Pending in 24 Hours

I followed this book's content, and indeed got a Patent Pending in 24 Hours. It is important to note that applying for a patent is an overwhelming and intimidating, yet absolutely worthwhile effort. By its nature it is complicated, and it is better to hire professional Intellectual Property (IP) people to do serious work that follows after you file an application - which is really just a DATE STEMP- ensuring that you have 12 months to be recognized as the owner of the idea and to do the full fledge job of getting the Patent Grant. I found Chapter 1 helpful since most of people who are interested in Provisional Patent Application (PPA) will find this helpful, and it does break the ice. I am told that majority of applications are PPAs and for Utility Patents. Chapter 2 (which does not need to worry you) talks about seven hurdles you need to pass. Chapter 3 is about a search for previous inventions that might negate your chance of getting a PPA approved and converted into a Patent Grant, and Patent Grant is the name of the game. But Patent Grants take a lot more effort, and again, in my not so humble opinion, I think that it is much easier to pay what it costs and get professionals do it for you. Chapters 4 and 5 are easy to read and easy to follow. Chapter 6 is about Electronic Filing, and I think the most important part of this book for those who really want to do what PPAs are all about and want to do it on line in a "Do It Yourself" fashion. I hope that this chapter is beefed up with some more practical "Do It Yourself" Oriented approach in the next edition. Even though I think that this does do the job! Let me, as a person with one patent grant and several PPAs, "Patent Pendings", share my experience: Use the Toll Free Number listed for the USPTO.GOV as much as you need or like. You find helpful and nice people trying to really help. NOTE: Most electronic files MUST BE in Adobe PDF format! Microsoft Word (.doc format) is not enough. And you must have a minimum of a Cover Page, specifications and Figures in your submittal, and a valid credit card. In 2007, for an individual of small company it costs $105 to file a PPA of less than 20 pages or so. Seriously consider getting a Customer Number, and do what it takes to be able to do PAIR on line, if you will be filing several patents on your own. My special thanks to Patent Experts at Sunnyvale California Public Library for their introductory lectures and immense help to me, and others regarding patents process. Bruce Razban, Founder, President Razban Internet International (RII)

Will save you money, Buy It

We the freeNezy testers at eJawab Inc. found that the book works, is easy to read, and will save you big bucks if your product does not take off. - Virkam Jhaveri, Chico

Yes, I got to patent pending in 24hrs

This book is very well written and shows you exactly how to write your patent step by step. I followed the instructions, wrote my patent, asked an intelligent friend to review it and filed it according to the instructions. A fews weeks later I was awarded my patent pending. Now I've got to see if I can make some money from my product within the year to afford to file a full patent.

Solid practical information.

This book is a solid introduction to the provisional patent application (PPA) process. By the end of the book you will be able to develop your invention and file a ppa. For instance, I filed a PPA within 24 hours of purchasing the book. The language is very clear, and there is also a clear example running through the chapters that provides another effective pedagogical tool for conveying the information.Note, eventually you will have to follow the regular patent application process, however, this step is a great way to protect your idea without spending thousands of dollars on legal fees while you evaluate the commercial merit.

Quick, entertaining, and complete

Just what I needed! I can protect my idea, try to market it, and then determine if I should invest in an official patent. This book describes how to prepare a Provisional Patent Application (PPA) which will guard your idea for 12 months while you try to prove the worth of your idea. Only 3% of patents make any money for the inventor. Submitting a PPA to the U.S. Patent Office protects your idea, but doesn't require the investment of a full patent. The book goes into detail about how to prepare a PPA, what steps to take, what forms to include, and gives lots of examples. Sidebars tell entertaining patent-related stories. Recommended!