Patent It Yourself

Protect and profit from your invention For over 35 years, Patent It Yourself has guided hundreds of thousands of inventors through the process of getting a patent, from start to finish. Patent attorney David E. Blau and Patent Agent David Pressman provide the latest information, forms, and clear instructions to help you: - conduct a patent search the right way - evaluate your idea's commercial potential - file a provisional patent application to get "patent pending" status - prepare a patent application - 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 22nd edition covers the latest court decisions and patent filing rule changes, including USPTO guidance on using AI in patent applications.