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
assess the commercial potential of your invention
organize your search for funds to build, test, manufacture and distribute your invention
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 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:
Notebook Record Sheets Record of Conception of Invention Record of Building and Testing of Invention Other Possible Applications of Invention Trademark Conception and Protection Distinctive Design Conception
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
Tear-Out Forms Consultant's Work Agreements Proprietary Material's Agreement Joint Owners' Agreement Assignment of Invention and Patent Application Universal License Agreement Invention Disclosure Provisional Patent Application Cover Letter
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Your Legal Companion
Introduction
How The Inventor’s Notebook Is Organized
How to Use The Inventor’s Notebook
Explanation of Inventor’s Decision Chart
1. Using the Notebook
How to Make Entries
Record Your Conception
Record the Building and Testing of Your Invention
File a Provisional Patent Application
Other Possible Applications of Your Invention
Record Your Trademark Conception
Record Your Distinctive Design Conception
2. Legal Protection
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
3. Marketing
Evaluation of Positive and Negative Factors of Invention
Potential User Survey
Relevant Market Trends
How to Record Relevant Marketing Trend Data From These Types of Sources
Manufacturer/Distributor Evaluation
Choosing the Right Company and Reaching the Decision Maker
Using the Internet to Develop and Promote Your Invention