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Patents and How to Get One. Handy official guide explains functions of the Patent and Trademark Office, describes a patent, defines such terms as "patent pending" and "patent applied for," discusses patent law, explains what can be patented and the process of registering patents, describes filing fees, and much else—all in simple, easy-to-understand language. Designed specifically for nonattorneys, this indispensable handbook will be of value to inventors, patent applicants, students, and other interested parties.