"How
To" Guides
By
Mary
Bellis
"How
To Avoid An Invention Company Scam"
If all you have of your invention
is an idea, don't ever take the easy way out and think an invention company
is going to do everything for you. Many of these companies are not the
real deal. Avoid getting ripped off.
How
to Use a Non-Disclosure Agreement
When you have an unpatented invention
that you need to talk about. You can use a non-disclosure agreement to
protect your ideas.
How
to Keep An Inventor's Log Book
The patent system in the United
States rewards the "first person" who invents a new product. An inventor's
log book helps you prove that you were first.
"How
To" Conduct A Patent Search
If your idea has ever been patented
before, you will not eligible for a patent. A patent search can determine
if that is the case and/or the scope of protection you can apply for.
"How
To" Qualify for a Patent
Find out if your idea can be patented.
This "How To" refers to utility patents (the majority of inventions).
How
to Choose A Patent Attorney
Selecting the right patent attorney
is a crucial step in the invention process. Your patent will only be as
good as the patent attorney drafting it.
How
to License Your Invention
The independent inventor should
consider licensing their "patent rights" to an existing manufacturer and
collect royalty fees.
How
to Use The USPTO's Disclosure Document Program
To legally establish the date of
your idea's conception, you may consider registering a "Disclosure Document"
with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
How
to Understand and Use Copyrights
A copyright protects your intellectual
property so that no one can legally copy your creative expressions.
How
to Understand and Use Trademarks
It is possible to register certain
types of trademarks and service marks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office (USPTO). Registration makes it easier to protect a mark against
would-be copiers.
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