Nolo Press, located in Berkeley, California, publishes an excellent series of book dealing with patent, trademark and copyright law, written with both lawyers AND non-lawyers in mind. Their books range in price from $20 to $40 and are excellent ways to read up on how to become a better customer of IP legal services. And for those of you more daring, how to do it yourself.
![]() by Attorney David Pressman The world's bestselling guide to preparing and filing a patent application in the U.S. -- so thorough, it won't let you forget a step. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Stephen R. Elias A compendium of intellectual property terms defined in plain English. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorneys Richard Stim & David Pressman If you don't want to pay for a patent before knowing whether your invention will turn a profit, file a provisional patent application -- this book will show you how! Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Patent Agent Jack Lo & Attorney David Pressman Create formal patent drawings that comply with the U.S. Patent Office. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorneys David Pressman & Richard Stim A primer for the patently curious: What are patents? Why do you need a patent? How do you get one? Here's the plain-English explanation to the entire process. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by David Hitchcock A user-friendly guide that lets you skip expensive patent professionals. Search out patents on the Web in order to determine if your idea is unique. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorneys Richard Stim & Stephen Fishman Safeguard your invention, sales strategy, client list, software and much more from would-be partners and unscrupulous employees. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Fred Grissom & Attorney David Pressman The complete guide to documenting the invention process -- when you're done, you'll have legal proof that you created it first! Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Richard Stim All the tools you need to draft a solid licensing agreement and protect your invention from getting swiped. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Stephen Fishman Chapters 6 and 7 of this complete development guide show you how to get trade-secret protection for your software. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Stephen Fishman Don't get burned by copycats! Get all the plain-English information, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-use forms you need to protect your creative works. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Stephen Fishman Need good content, but can't afford the price (or the time)? This book shows you how to find public domain writings, art, music and more. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Richard Stim A comprehensive, up-to-the-minute book on securing the use of copyrighted images, text, music and more. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Stephen R. Elias Legal care for your business' brand -- whether it's in print or on the Web. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Fred S. Steingold All the information, instructions and forms you need to get your business on the Internet -- and make it a success. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Cheryl Woodard Expert advice on bringing your publication to life and making a profit, in print or on the Web. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |
![]() by Attorney Richard Stim All the legal information, business advice and practical tips musicians need, with essential forms as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. Read Sample Chapter Get more info or BUY this item... |