Written by an attorney who has over 30 years' experience in the patent profession, this book walks inventors step by step through the entire process of filing for a patent. Includes all the required forms.

A collection of the most pertinent rules pertaining to patent drawings, since drawings form an integral part of a patent application. Appendices include: drawing symbols, examples of correct & incorrect drawings, simulation showing inking of linesÓ, plus much more.Encompasses the objective of worldwide harmonization. Over 100 drawings.

Stocked with drafting checklists and sample drafting language, documents and drawings, PLI's new Second Edition of How to Write a Patent Application helps you to get all the information from an inventor that is needed to prepare a solid patent application; claim an invention with sufficient breadth; claim an invention so that those elements that render the invention 'nonobivious' are clearly set forth in the claims; and claim an invention so that the PTO will issue a patent and its validity will be sustained by the courts.