TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: How To Use Creativity To Improve Your Life Chapter 3: Definitions Of A Trademark, Copyright, And Patent Overview Chapter 4: Functions Of The Patent and Trademark Office Chapter 5: Searching For A Patent Chapter 6: How To Get A Patent Chapter 7: Steps Of Getting A Patent Chapter 8: Using An Agent When Applying For A Patent Chapter 9: Patent Laws Chapter 10: Novelty And Other Conditions For Obtaining A Patent. Chapter 11: The United States Patent And Trademark Office Chapter 12: Publications Of The Patent And Trademark Office Chapter 13: General Information And Correspondence Chapter 14: Be Legally Protected Chapter 15: Attorneys And Agents Chapter 16: Who May Apply For A Patent Chapter 17: Application For Patent Chapter 18: Specification (Description And Claims) Chapter 19: Examination Of Applications And Proceedings In The Patent And Trademark Office Chapter 20: Appeal To The Board Of Patent Appeals And Interferences To The Courts