How do inventors benefit by holding a patent?
What kinds of patents may be issued?
What types of inventions qualify for a utility patent?
What is the procedure for applying for a utility patent and a provisional patent application?
Under what circumstances is a utility patent application approved?
How are patent rights enforced?
When does a patent expire or otherwise come to an end?
What about international protection for U.S. patents?
What’s new in patent law since the last edition?
Preparing a Utility Patent Application