C. More Self-Help Intellectual Property Resources
C. More
Self-Help
Intellectual Property Resources
Although this desk reference provides a great deal of information about the language and law associated with intellectual property, it cannot possibly provide step-by-step instructions for following various government procedures and programs to protect works of intellectual property.
Fortunately, there are a number of
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Copyright Your Software by Stephen Fishman, explains everything about software copyright protection, and provides official copyright forms along with step-by-step instructions.
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Domain Names: How to Choose and Protect a Great
Name for Your Website, byattorneys Patricia Gima and Stephen Elias, explains in plain English how to choose, register and protect a domain name. -
Getting Permission: How to License and Clear
Copyrighted Materials Online and Off, by Richard Stim, spells out how to obtain permission to use art, music, writing or other copyrighted works. -
License Your Invention, by Richard Stim, guides the reader through the important process of giving others permission to use, develop and market an invention.
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Nolo’s Patents for Beginners , by David Pressman and Richard Stim. This quick and easy guide to patent law sets out the basics for protecting, searching, documenting and registering patentable
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Nondisclosure Agreements: Protect Your Trade Secrets and More, by Richard Stim and Stephen Fishman, clarifies the principles of tradesecrecy and guides you through the development of a nondisclosure agreement. -
Patent It Yourself , by David Pressman. Patent attorney and former patent
examiner David Pressman takes inventors through the entire process—from conducting a patent search to filing a successful application. -
Patent Pending in 24 Hours, by Richard Stim and David Pressman, shows you how to prepare, assemble and file a provisional patent application—an abbreviated patent application that
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Patent Searching Made Easy, by David Hitchcock, shows how to use the Internet and other free resources to search for patents.
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PatentPro Plus (software), combining the bestselling book Patent It Yourself with the popular PatentPro software (Windows), enables users to prepare, assemble and file a utility patent.
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The Copyright Handbook , by Stephen Fishman, takes the reader through the process of protecting all kinds of written expression under copyright law.
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Inventor ’s Notebook, by Fred Grissom and David Pressman, is an annotated book that can be used to document the creation of an invention. -
The Patent Drawing Book , by Jack Lo and David Pressman, teaches how to use pen and ink, computerized drawing programs and photography to prepare patent drawings.
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The Public Domain: How to Find and Use Copyright-Free Writings, Music, Art & More , by Stephen Fishman, is an essential roadmap for determining whether music, writing, artwork and movies are free to use.
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Trademark: Legal Care for Your Business and Product Name , by Stephen Elias, shows how to choose a
distinctive name, conduct a trademark search and register a mark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. -
Web & Software Development: A Legal Guide , by Stephen Fishman, covers website development, software development, intellectual property laws, and the
legalities of working with independent contractors andemployees . The Inventor’s Law, Business & Tax Guide, by Stephen Fishman, provides information on taxes, starting and running your invention business and licensing and protecting inventions. -
Your Crafts Business: A Legal Guide, by Richard Stim, explains the law for crafts
artists including taxes, starting and running your crafts business and selling, licensing and protecting crafts.
