Nolo's Patents for Beginners

Patent law is changing, and this bestselling primer on patent law has up-to-date information on the America Invents Act, the most important change to American patent law in two centuries.

Packed with detailed information, Nolo€s Patents for Beginners explains how to:

• document your invention
• acquire patent rights
• "read" a patent application
• understand how and why to make a patent search
• determine patent ownership
• find patent information
• understand international patent law
• decide whether to file a provisional patent

Nolo's Patents for Beginners provides plain-English explanations of patent law, patent and invention resources and a glossary of patent terms. The 8th edition is completely updated to cover all changes in patent law and regulations, including the latest on filing for provisional patent status.