Patent Searching Made Easy: How to Do Patent Searches on the Internet and in the Library, Second Edition

by David Hitchcock

In the past, if you wanted to assess the novelty of an idea, you had to wade through the patent database at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in Virginia--or hire a lawyer to do a patent search for $500 and up. The cost and inconvenience of these searches often meant that good ideas were left to rot on the vine. Inventors, use this book
verify the patent status of an idea
search Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries
use online patent search services With David Hitchcock's new book, Patent Searching Made Easy, you can learn to do patent searches yourself, on the Internet, at little or no cost.

Genres: Legal

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999

Reviews

[Tim Jeffreys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read with actionable search strategies

After an initial attempt at using online patent search tools, this instructional book provides patent search strategies to lighten the search burden. Good visual references and examples help to strengthen understanding of the strategies presented.

[Michael O'Flaherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read; Highly Recommended!

I own an early version of this book, but decided I better upgrade before resuming my own personal patent activities. As always, I enjoy the straight forward and concise advice by Mr. Hitchcock. I am blessed with four patents (though work for hire.) I can’t imagine filing my own without the wisdom contained in these pages. Worth every penny.

[Jan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Save your money for something else! This book is flawed by many inaccuracies and relegates PTRCs to a "Resources" section. It contains an entire chapter on CASSIS which hasn't been available for MANY years.

[Willow]

Good overview of patent searching written for the professional patent searcher. Includes information about patents in general as well as specific approaches for the different types of searches.