Patent It Yourself

Protect and profit from your invention

For over 35 years, Patent It Yourself  has guided hundreds of thousands of inventors through the process of getting a patent, from start to finish. Patent attorney David E. Blau and Patent Agent David Pressman provide the latest information, forms, and clear instructions to help you:

conduct a patent search the right way
evaluate your idea’s commercial potential
file a provisional patent application to get “patent pending” status
prepare a patent application
focus on your patent application’s claims
respond to patent examiners
get your drawings done right
protect your rights in foreign countries
deal with infringers, and
market and license your invention.


The 22nd edition covers the latest court decisions and patent filing rule changes, including USPTO guidance on using AI in patent applications.