The Inventor's Bible, Fourth Edition: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas

Authors: Docie, Ronald Louis
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale, Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
BISAC/Subject: BUS043000, BUS025000, BUS080000
ISBN: 9781607749288, Related ISBNs: 1607749270, 1607749289, 9781607749271, 9781607749288
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 376,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: The definitive guide for inventors, newly updated with the latest patenting laws, information on crowdfunding, and online resources.
     The path to success is clearer than it's ever been! Thanks to experienced inventor Ronald Docie, the process of commercializing your invention and receiving royalties is no longer complicated. The Inventor's Bible is an in-depth how-to manual for both beginners and skilled entrepreneurs alike that helps you develop a realistic, workable plan, research your market, target potential business partners, and strike a good deal for your inventions. It tackles vital concerns, such as: What is my invention worth? What steps should I take first? Is free government help available? Who can I trust, and how can I keep from getting ripped off? Revised to reflect recent changes and innovations, this fourth edition includes: 


   • Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing


   • Open Innovation


   • Free Patenting Help


   • New U.S. Patent Laws


   • America Invents Act


   • Freedom to Use Law


   • Online Help for Inventors
With The Inventor's Bible, your dream can become the world's next great invention.
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