Patent Pending in 24 Hours

The quickest way for someone to establish proof of creation of an invention is to file a provisional patent application (PPA), a shortened version of a patent application. This book takes readers step-by-step through the process of drafting and filing a PPA within 24 hours, explaining how to:7search for prior art7organize data7use charts and tables7create illustrations7assemble the PPAPatent Pending in 24 Hours also discusses the advantages and limitations of, and alternatives to, PPAs, and covers what happens after submitting one to the Patent and Trademark Office, including:7what happens if an invention is modified 7whether an inventor needs a nondisclosure agreement when pitching a creation7how to mark an invention with "Patent Pending"