What you need to know about........ patents
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Pierce Law Center- Basic IP Information & Much More
2. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: General Patent InformationProfessor Thomas G. Field, Jr. clearly explains patent basics for artists, independent inventors, Internet authors and artists, programmers, and small business owners. Publications include:
A. So You Have an Idea
What you should know about invention promotion firms
The need for a prior art search
What is the value of the PTO document disclosure program?
B. Seeking Cost Effective Patents
Clear, practical advice on:
Evaluating Potential Profitability
Controlling Patent Costs in the Face of Market Uncertainty
Preparing Applications, Seeking Assignees
Prosecuting, Maintaining & Enforcing Patents
C. Avoiding Patent, Trademark and Copyright Problems
The Franklin Pierce IP Mall also has a tremendous amount of patent information beyond the basics.
A. The Patent and Trademark Office in Washington D. C. has a vast amount of information written for inventors explaining, for example:
What is a patent?
Who can apply for a patent?
What can be patented?
B. Patent Office: Frequently Asked Questions
3. Use Google to Search Patents
Search over 7 million patents here!
The Patent and Trademark Office maintains a list of attorneys who have passed a special exam in the area of patent law. You will find Walter Tencza, Jr. in the listing.
