Patent It Yourself!: Turn Your Ideas and Inventions into Valuable Intellectual Property - Paperback

by John Cousins (Author)

I will help you: Protect and monetize your inventions and ideas Create value for your startup Attract Investors Create a multi-million dollar IP portfolio In the past decade the patent research, drafting, and filing process has evolved and the tools are now in place that make it feasible for you to perform all the steps and file your own patent. The process hasn't gotten easier but the tools of word processing and the database on the United States Patent and Trademark Office website create an environment that empowers all of us to protect and commercialize our ideas and creativity. This book looks at the patent application process from the standpoint of U.S. patent and filing procedures. You can file your patent for under $500 and the average value of an issued patent is $1 million. This is lucrative work and well worth your time to learn. Drafting a patent application is a surprisingly straight forward process. The hard part is having the idea of an invention. If you have ideas of things you think could be patented you owe it to yourself to read this book and draft an application. Even if you decide not to file it, this knowledge may come in handy for the next big idea you have. Then you will be ready to draft the application and won't be intimidated because you have done it already. You only need two things: -Access to a computer with a word processor. I use Microsoft Word. Apple also has a great word processor. -Access to the internet so you can go to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website. www.uspto.gov This is where you will perform your prior art search and research patented ideas similar to your invention. This is also where you electronically file your patent application. Achieve more, faster, and reach your full potential. Are you planning on getting a business degree? An MBA? Want a leg up in your classes and coursework? Looking for a way to turbocharge your career and level up? Thinking of changing careers or starting a business? Do you aspire to be a manager? Be an infinite learner. Leaders never stop developing their skills by refining old ones and learning new ones. Are you a new manager or interested in increasing your managerial influence? In any case, the challenges you face come in all shapes and sizes with little regard for your schedule. You need to be prepared. To reach your full potential you need to master new business and personal skills. Packed with practical advice the MBA ASAP series are the primers you need to develop your managerial and leadership skills. You'll find best practices on topics from understanding financial statements and the fundamentals of strategy to negotiation and marketing. The book's brief sections allow you to target the solutions you need quickly, or take a deeper dive if you need more context. This book is designed so you can immediately start implementing the ideas into your work. 100% money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. You can return most items purchased at Amazon Books for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. MBA ASAP is dedicated to educating the world in the ways of business.