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# Patents Demystified: An Insider's Guide to Protecting Ideas and Inventions

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Review: As good fortune would have it - Patents Demystified- A well written, organized, accessible, step by step guide to understanding and navigating any patenting terrain! Thank you, Dylan O. Adams! As good fortune would have it, Dylan’s book was recommended to me by a neighbor who had purchased the book and then subsequently hired Dylan for her patent work. At the time I was in the early stages of developing a product for the biking industry and my knowledge of patents was rudimentary- “ugh… patent good, must protect invention!” In retrospect, after having worked through the first major phase of the patenting process by filing both a provisional Utility Patent and a Design Patent, I can confidently say that without Patents Demystified as a companion reference by my side, it would have been a much more difficult, stressful, and expensive path taken. Each chapter leads like an experienced tour guide and shares information in an honest, practical, and non-uppity tone. Explanations for the novice, from the very basics of intellectual property to the value of patent protection, to step by step insights into the subtleties of each phase of the process serve to empower any inventor. With the knowledge gained I was able to confidently: -Evaluate my product’s potential for patenting using information learned about patent and prior art searching -See the true benefits for having patent protection for my invention -Talk with and interview potential patent attorneys, while standing on a level play field, by asking informed questions -Draft a thorough invention disclosure and create my own patent drawings -Understand the many intricacies, steps and timelines involved in the entire USPTO process -Work in partnership with a Patent attorney to keep my costs manageable. For me, the simple take away theme of Patents Demystified is to save everyone involved in the process (from the inventor to the patent attorney to the USPTO examiner, -and your significant other)—time, money and stress. Thanks again Dylan, for all the helpful tips! Kevin W. Hethcote Raven’s Trail LLC
Review: The MUST-HAVE book on patents whether you are an inventor or advise inventors! - Dylan's book is the single best resource I've read on patents. I was looking for a work that I could share with client inventors to give them a base of understanding on patents, as well as pragmatic nuggets to help them advance their strategic thinking on invention disclosure. This book does that, and much, much more. It starts with a digestible and pithy explanation of the different forms of intellectual property (IP), but even more so breaks down the pros and cons between them and, importantly, underscores the shortcomings of each (whether copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or patents) and best ways to overcome those shortcomings. There is much to lose if you errantly rely on a form of IP protection that doesn't apply (namely your ability to adequately protect your investment). This problem can be particularly fatal and irreversible if you fail to follow the rules governing patents. 2 recurring themes the author emphasizes throughout the book are (1) the need for extreme focus and caution around triggering the disclosure of your invention (which can lead to foreclosure of patent rights if you fail to meet filing deadlines) and (2) the importance of seeking qualified counsel on critical items like preparation of the patent application, to avoid waiver - partial or full - of your rights. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who works in the field of IP or in an innovation-centered discipline. It's a great resource - chock full of pragmatic guidelines and insights - for folks of all experience and knowledge levels.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,053,571 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #54 in Patent Law #160 in Engineering Patents & Inventions #6,566 in Business Management (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (108) |
| Dimensions  | 5.94 x 0.52 x 9.1 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1634251679 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1634251679 |
| Item Weight  | 12.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 282 pages |
| Publication date  | December 7, 2015 |
| Publisher  | American Bar Association |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As good fortune would have it
*by R***C on June 30, 2017*

Patents Demystified- A well written, organized, accessible, step by step guide to understanding and navigating any patenting terrain! Thank you, Dylan O. Adams! As good fortune would have it, Dylan’s book was recommended to me by a neighbor who had purchased the book and then subsequently hired Dylan for her patent work. At the time I was in the early stages of developing a product for the biking industry and my knowledge of patents was rudimentary- “ugh… patent good, must protect invention!” In retrospect, after having worked through the first major phase of the patenting process by filing both a provisional Utility Patent and a Design Patent, I can confidently say that without Patents Demystified as a companion reference by my side, it would have been a much more difficult, stressful, and expensive path taken. Each chapter leads like an experienced tour guide and shares information in an honest, practical, and non-uppity tone. Explanations for the novice, from the very basics of intellectual property to the value of patent protection, to step by step insights into the subtleties of each phase of the process serve to empower any inventor. With the knowledge gained I was able to confidently: -Evaluate my product’s potential for patenting using information learned about patent and prior art searching -See the true benefits for having patent protection for my invention -Talk with and interview potential patent attorneys, while standing on a level play field, by asking informed questions -Draft a thorough invention disclosure and create my own patent drawings -Understand the many intricacies, steps and timelines involved in the entire USPTO process -Work in partnership with a Patent attorney to keep my costs manageable. For me, the simple take away theme of Patents Demystified is to save everyone involved in the process (from the inventor to the patent attorney to the USPTO examiner, -and your significant other)—time, money and stress. Thanks again Dylan, for all the helpful tips! Kevin W. Hethcote Raven’s Trail LLC

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The MUST-HAVE book on patents whether you are an inventor or advise inventors!
*by N***Y on February 13, 2017*

Dylan's book is the single best resource I've read on patents. I was looking for a work that I could share with client inventors to give them a base of understanding on patents, as well as pragmatic nuggets to help them advance their strategic thinking on invention disclosure. This book does that, and much, much more. It starts with a digestible and pithy explanation of the different forms of intellectual property (IP), but even more so breaks down the pros and cons between them and, importantly, underscores the shortcomings of each (whether copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets or patents) and best ways to overcome those shortcomings. There is much to lose if you errantly rely on a form of IP protection that doesn't apply (namely your ability to adequately protect your investment). This problem can be particularly fatal and irreversible if you fail to follow the rules governing patents. 2 recurring themes the author emphasizes throughout the book are (1) the need for extreme focus and caution around triggering the disclosure of your invention (which can lead to foreclosure of patent rights if you fail to meet filing deadlines) and (2) the importance of seeking qualified counsel on critical items like preparation of the patent application, to avoid waiver - partial or full - of your rights. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who works in the field of IP or in an innovation-centered discipline. It's a great resource - chock full of pragmatic guidelines and insights - for folks of all experience and knowledge levels.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must-read for anyone interested in IP, patenting an invention, and CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives building a portfolio
*by T***R on April 21, 2016*

Patents Demystified is a must-read book for anyone interested in IP (Intellectual Property) Law, patenting an invention, or developing and refining business strategies involving inventions, IP, and Patents. In addition, Patents Demystified will be of great value to business persons including CEOs and entrepreneurs, leaders of emerging start-ups, those interested in developing an IP portfolio, and those interested in patenting an invention in preparation for sale. The author guides his reader through complex subject matter in way that is logical and easy to understand, with several insightful examples to illustrate key points along the way. For example: I had not imagined that an invention could be the subject of multiple claims and multiple patents according to its parts, and the sum of its parts (tractor example with diagram). And I would not have thought that a disclosure which was made in a semi-private setting which may never have been accessed constituted as prior art against an inventor (in reference to a graduate students’ invention which was disclosed in an essay, but without evidence of access). Patenting an invention often requires multidimensional considerations, as I’ve learned, and the author introduces these subtleties, building on key concepts. Given the subject matter, the book is surprisingly easy to read and at the conclusion of each reading session you may be left with a desire to read-on and start the next chapter, as was I.

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