Patent Your Tech Invention Like a Pro —Without an Expensive Lawyer
A practical, step-by-step guide for independent inventors and small businesses.
Written by a 20-year IBM engineer and patent law professional, this book gives you the knowledge and tools to understand and carry out much of the patenting process yourself.
What You'll Learn
DISCOVER
Identify and document your invention with the right detail from day one.
SEARCH
Conduct a thorough prior art search to assess patentability.
DRAFT
Write a specification that fully discloses your invention.
CLAIM
Craft claims that protect the broadest scope of your invention.
DRAW
Prepare patent drawings that meet USPTO requirements.
PROSECUTE
Navigate office actions and get your patent allowed.
Everything an independent inventor needs to go from idea to issued patent.
About the Author & Book
Allen King spent 20 years as an engineer at IBM before becoming a patent expert. He has helped hundreds of inventors protect their ideas without the cost of a full-service patent attorney.
Achieving Great Patents distills that experience into a practical, plain-English guide covering every stage of the patent process—from invention disclosure through prosecution.
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Reviews from verified purchasers
FILED MY OWN PROVISIONAL
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I used this book to file my own provisional patent application and saved thousands of dollars. The step-by-step approach made it manageable even without a legal background.
UNDERSTOOD THE PROCESS FOR THE FIRST TIME
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After reading three other patent books I was still confused. This one finally made the whole process click. The claim-drafting chapter alone was worth the price.
GREAT REFERENCE DURING PROSECUTION
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Even after hiring a patent attorney I kept this book on my desk. It helped me understand what my attorney was doing and ask better questions throughout prosecution.
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Ready to Learn the Patent Process Yourself?
Achieving Great Patents gives inventors a practical, step-by-step approach to understanding and carrying out much of the patenting process themselves, while helping them recognize when professional patent counsel may be appropriate.
- 14 chapters covering every stage of the patent process
- Written by a patent expert — 20 years at IBM and 15+ years with a patent law firm
- Practical templates and checklists included
- Plain-English explanations — no law degree required
- Companion app with downloadable resources