Patent Pending in 24 Hours

Ready to stamp "patent pending" on your invention? Then you need to file a provisional patent application (PPA), an inexpensive way to claim your hard work. With a PPA, you'll have time to figure out whether you can make a profit from your creation before you invest more time and money.

With Patent Pending in 24 Hours, you have all the forms and information you need to get the job done! Find out how to:

evaluate hurdles to patentability

write a clear PPA

prepare informal drawings of your invention

conduct a patent search online

understand basic patent law

complete all forms required by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

file your application

modify your invention after filing

The book also includes important legal forms to help you preserve your rights when showing or selling your invention:

nondisclosure agreement

patent assignment

prototype-maker agreement

joint-ownership agreement

This edition is completely revised with updated case law and patent regulations, updated patent searching information and additional resources.