I went to
http://www.uspto.gov/go/fees/fee2006may15.htm
but I have no idea which fees apply to my idea.
What qualifies for a “small entry fee”
What do I have to pay so my invention will be protected?
Dose our government obfuscate services and rules intentionally to keep layers employed?
2006-07-04 11:42:21 · 2 answers · asked by H. Hornblower 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
NOLO is a great, free informational site. Also, be sure to read what the USPTO (United States Patent & Trademark Office) has to say about patents.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Patent It Yourself (11th Edition) by David Pressman
* Patents and How to Get One : A Practical Handbook by U.S. Department of Commerce
* How To Make Patent Drawings Yourself: A Patent It Yourself Companion by Jack Lo
* The Inventor's Notebook: A Patent It Yourself Companion by Fred E. Grissom
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-05 03:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you consult a patent lawyer if you have a serious patentable idea.
2006-07-04 18:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋