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 • Online Help for Inventors Features the PATENT AND NEW PRODUCT MARKETING WORKBOOK that takes you step-by-step through: • Patenting • Selecting Manufacturers • Finding the Best Markets • Developing a Strategy • Presenting Your Invention to Companies • Negotiating the Best Deal With The Inventor's Bible, your dream can become the world's next great invention.

The following description refers to an outdated version of the book. Please see The Inventor's Bible, Fourth Edition, for the most current edition. The Definitive Guide for Inventors Features the PATENT AND NEW PRODUCT MARKETING WORKBOOK that takes you step-by-step through: • Protecting Your Idea (choosing the right steps) • Patenting (how, when, and why) • Selecting Manufacturers (that will do the best job) • Finding the Best Markets (and expanding opportunities) • Developing a Strategy and Market Plan (that fits perfectly into business plans) • Presenting Your Invention to Companies (without getting ripped off) • Negotiating the Best Deal (and how to hire the best advisors) From the Trade Paperback edition.

Counsels independent inventors on how to develop creations into profitable products without losing money or falling prey to common scams, sharing case studies and step-by-step instructions for everything from patenting and marketing to licensing and selling. Original.

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