Dec. 12, 2010 -
PRLog -- December 22 marks the 128th anniversary of Edward Hibberd Johnson’s patented invention of the first electrically-
illuminated Christmas tree. Like the Christmas tree light invention, many inventors are file a patent to protect their invention. However, “Filing a Patent is a waste of money,” says Patented Inventor John D. Smith, author of the new DON’T File a Patent! (Smith Press, 200 pages, $24.95) “Inventors foolishly file for patents thinking they are buying "protection"
against copycats,” says Mr. Smith. “However, a patent doesn’t prevent copycats. There is no Patent 911 to call, nor does the US Patent & Trademark Office send out the Patent Police to arrest the copycat. A Patent is really just an expensive and worthless piece of paper.”
Smith has made millions with his storm protection invention without a patent. From spending almost $25,000 on his patent application, Smith learned that Patents are a cleverly disguised illusion of protection. Smith’
s DON’T File a Patent! is the first and only book that describes the roadblocks that the Patent Office uses to discourage inventors, such as their repeated Office Action rejections. These Office Action rejections require inventors to continually re-submit their patent applications and pay thousands in additional re-filing fees, before their patent applications are ultimately turned down. “Besides the 11 reasons why NOT to file a patent application on your invention, I describe many free and low cost ways to protect your product without a patent, as well as many marketing tips for entrepreneurs just starting a business,” says Smith. Chapters include:
• Chapter 1: DON'T File a Patent! The Patent Office wants your money NOT your invention
• Chapter 4: Manufacture & sell your product yourself and keep 100% of the profits
• Chapter 6: YOUGOTTAWANNA!
• Chapter 9: Attorneys are like Pac Man
• Chapter 14: Protect your invention without a patent
• Chapter 17: 10 ways to market your product for under $1,000
• Chapter 18: 10 ways to keep your operating costs low
DON’T File a Patent! is available at www.dontfileapatent.com, as well as on www.amazon.com. The cost is $24.95 + shipping. Chapter excerpts are available on Smith’s website. To schedule an interview with John, please email john@dontfileapatent.com or call 407-423-5959.
DON’T File a Patent! ISBN 13: 9780982258125
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