Patents are explained in this clear guide to every step of the patenting process.<br><br>Do you have a great idea for a product? Do you toil away in an office, garage or basement lab day by day in the hopes of bringing a new widget to life? What will you do when it's alive and kicking?<br><br>Here's the primer every first-time inventor needs. Packed with detailed information and concise explanations,<i>Nolo's Patents for Beginners</i> defines what a patent is and what it can do for you. Step by step, it explains how to:<br><br><li>use basic patent principles<br></li><li>document an invention<br></li><li>conduct a patent search<br></li><li>acquire patent rights<br></li><li>&quot;read&quot; an application<br></li><li>determine patent ownership<br></li><li>analyze disputes<br></li><li>find patent information<br></li><li>interpret international patent law<br><br><i>Nolo's Patents for Beginners</i> provides sample forms and letters, resources and a glossary of terms. This edition is completely revised to cover all changes in patent case law and updated regulations for inventors applying for a patent.</li>