The best way to protect your invention is to keep good records. Let
The Inventor's Notebook track & and prompt you to take care of every important step in the process. Use it to:
document the development of your invention
help you can make refinements while building and testing
assess the commercial potential of your invention
calculate how much capital you are likely to need
organize your search for funds to build, test, manufacture and distribute your invention
create a record of contacts who know of your invention and have signed confidentiality agreements
The Inventor's Notebook also includes new patent rules for application and prosecution, up-to-date agreements and new forms.
The perfect companion to Nolo's bestselling Patent It Yourself, this book includes:
worksheets
forms
sample agreements
instructions
references to relevant areas of patent law
a bibliography of legal and non-legal aids
and more
Appendix I: Notebook
Record of Conception of Invention
Record of Building and Testing of Invention
Other Possible Applications of Invention
Trademark Conception and Protection
Distinctive Design Conception
Appendix II: Worksheets
Prior Art Search
Patentability Checklist
Provisional Patent Application Checklist
Patent Application Checklist
Design Patent Application Checklist
Trademark Use and Registration
Record of Contacts
Legal Protection Summary
Positive and Negative Factors Evaluation
Potential User Survey
Regional Buying Patterns of Related Products
Predictions for Targeted Buying Groups
Conclusions Regarding Marketing Trends
Manufacturer/Distributor Evaluation
Choosing the Right Company
Budget
Checklist for Selling Invention/Seeking Capital
Funding Sources and Results
Appendix III: Glossary
Glossary of Useful Technical Terms
Glossary of Patent Terms
Appendix IV: Fee Schedule
Appendix V: Tear-Out Forms...
