2011 Reprint of 1997 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Designed specifically for non-attorneys and written in clear, easy to understand English, this guide from the United States Patent and Trademark Office guides readers through the registration process step by step, beginning with general information about the functions of the Patent and Trademark Office, how to obtain a patent, the process of registering patents, and much other useful information.