Synopses & Reviews
Handy official guide explains functions of the Patent and Trademark Office, describes a patent, defines such terms as "patent pending" and "patent applied for," discusses patent law, explains what can be patented and the process of registering patents, describes filing fees, and much else — all in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Synopsis
What is a patent? What do "patent pending" and "patent applied for" mean? How do you go about applying for a patent? This handy official guide answers these and many other questions in a simple, easy-to-follow presentation aimed at inventors, patent applicants, students and other interested parties. Topics include general information about the functions of the Patent and Trademark Office, as well as clear, accessible discussions of patent law, what can be patented, conditions for obtaining a patent, the process of registering patents, filing fees; models, exhibits and specimens; correction of patents and much more. Designed specifically for non-attorneys, this indispensable handbook takes the reader step-by-step through the patent process in clear, everyday language.
Synopsis
What is a patent? What do patent pending and patent applied for mean? How do you go about applying for a patent? This indispensable handbook, originally published by the U.S. Government s Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) not only answers these and many other questions frequently asked of the agency, but provides readers with general information about patents and how the PTO operates.
Designed specifically for non-attorneys and written in clear, easy-to-understand language, the guide takes readers through the registration process step by step, beginning with general information about the functions of the Patent and Trademark Office. Accessible discussions follow about patent law, what can be patented, conditions for obtaining a patent, the process of registering patents, and who may apply. Also covered are filing and maintenance fees; models, exhibits, and specimens; correction of patents, the nature of patent rights, patent infringement, design and plant patents, treaties and foreign patents, and much more.
Of immense use to inventors and prospective applicants, this brief general introduction to the subject will also be of value to students and other interested people."
Synopsis
Handy official guide describes a patent, defines such terms as "patent pending" and "patent applied for," explains process of registering patents, filing fees, and much else all in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Table of Contents
Functions of the Patent and Trademark Office
Purpose of this booklet
What is a patent?
Patent laws
What can be patented
Novelty and other conditions for obtaining a patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office
Publications of the Patent and Trademark Office
General information and correspondence
"Library, search room services and Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries"
Attorneys and agents
Disclosure Document
Who may apply for a patent
Application for patent
"Oath or declaration, signature"
Filing Fees
Specification (description and claims)
Drawing
"Models, exhibits, specimens"
Examination of applications and proceedings in the Patent and Trademark Office
Amendments to application
Time for response and abandonment
Appeal to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences and to the courts
Interferences
Allowances and issue of patent
Nature of patent and patent rights
Maintenance Fees
Correction of patents
Assignments and licenses
Infringement of patents
"Patent marking and "patent pending"
Design patents
Plant patents
Treaties and foreign patents
Foreign applicants for United States patents
Answers to questions frequently asked