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
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get your drawings done right
protect your rights in foreign countries
deal with infringers, and
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The 22nd edition covers the latest court decisions and patent filing rule changes, including USPTO guidance on using AI in patent applications.
