2006-08-20 10:01:06 · 3 answers · asked by basketbal31895 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
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.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
Getting a Patent:
* 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!
2006-08-21 03:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh ... until you've filed the paperwork, it's not protected. Do not share with anyone without appropriate, binding nondisclosure agreements.
2006-08-20 17:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by Maureen F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do not have to have a working model of your idea. you do need drawings and need to elaborate on the function and design of the item, however.
-eagle
2006-08-20 17:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by eaglemyrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋