Ronald Louis Docie - The Inventors Bible: How to Market and License Your Brilliant Ideas

Ive been an inventor for over 30 years and I believe this book could have saved me much time and heartbreak had I read it when I was beginning my invention career. Please read it and take notes! It is a God send!

S TANLEY I. M ASON, INVENTOR OF GRANOLA BARS
AND DISPOSABLE DIAPERS, AND HOLDER OF 55 PATENTS

This remarkable and useful book is also a pleasure to read. David Sarnoff defined an inventor as someone who makes others wealthy. Inventors who read The Inventors Bible and follow its step-by-step instructions can now more easily reap the rewards of their own ingenuity. Mr. Docie has covered virtually every facet of invention: securing proprietary rights, patents, licensing, and production. A must for inventors.

H UGH D OWNS, NETWORK NEWS ANCHOR

Inventors should add The Inventors Bible to their bookshelves immediately, but be certain to keep it within easy reach. This book is a powerful compilation of useful advice from one whos already been down the rocky road to invention commercialization. Ron Docie has a lot of experience to share, and he does so in an organized fashion.

D ON K ELLY, FORMER DIRECTOR , U.S. P ATENT AND T RADEMARK O FFICE

The Inventors Bible is an excellent collection of practical information useful to all inventors, based on the authors personal, extensive experience. The text is not presented from a legal viewpoint but rather follows essentially a business and financial path, which an inventor who hopes to be financially successful should consider.

D ON B ANNER, FORMER COMMISSIONER OF P ATENTS AND T RADEMARKS

Docie presents a refreshingly frank approach to invention development, protection, and marketing. His advice on tiered risk alone may save inventorsboth neophytes and seasonedthousands of dollars as well as invaluable time. His book is a must for the desk of every serious inventor.

J ACK L ANDER , VP, Y ANKEE I NVENTION E XPOSITION
AND FORMER PRESIDENT , U NITED I NVENTORS A SSOCIATION

Rarely does a book come along that provides an accurate and thorough explanation of the invention process. The real life stories and quotes not only provide for interesting reading, but also adequately warn inventors of potential pitfalls commonly encountered. I unconditionally recommend The Inventors Bible to all inventors and businesses.

M ICHAEL S. N EUSTEL, PATENT ATTORNEY AND DIRECTOR ,
N ATIONAL I NVENTOR F RAUD C ENTER

I can recommend The Inventors Bible without reservation as a most valuable resource for the independent inventor who is looking to develop and bring an invention to market. The Inventors Bible clearly reflects in-depth and long-time experience in the field of invention development and marketing. It is well written, very readable, and quite thorough in describing what needs to be done by the independent inventor to successfully get an invention into the marketplace. The how-to aspects of The Inventors Bible are extraordinarily detailed.

G EORGE L EWETT, FORMER DIRECTOR OF T ECHNOLOGY E VALUATION AND A SSESSMENT , U.S. D EPARTMENT OF C OMMERCE

The Inventors Bible takes readers from Genesis through Revelation in the convoluted world of inventing. This is the book that every inventor needs to read. Rons been there and done that, and now he shares his expertise. Before spending a dime on patents or services, get this book.

E D S OBEY , P H .D., PRESIDENT ,
N ORTHWEST I NVENTION C ENTER

Ron has outdone himself! In my opinion The Inventors Bible can be considered the good book for inventors. What you have here is an excellent guide with rock-solid information that will definitely steer inventors on the right course. But its also intertwined with Rons personal experiences, which will help inventors be more realistic. Whether youre thinking of inventing or are already a professional in the inventing field, Rons book is easy to read and he covers a lot of territory very well. Chock full of information, tips, words of wisdom, and resources, The Inventors Bible will teach, prod, and motivate readers.

S TEPHEN P AUL G NASS, FOUNDER , I NVENTION C ONVENTION TRADE SHOW AND PRESIDENT , N ATIONAL C ONGRESS OF I NVENTOR O RGANIZATIONS

DISCLAIMER

The author is not an attorney, nor registered to practice in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and it is not expressed or implied that the author or Docie Development, LLC, is offering legal advice in this book. The author, acting in association with Docie Development, LLC, and Hopewell Cooperative, Inc., dba Docie Marketing, refers to legal issues, the law, patenting, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office procedures only as a point of reference to help readers better understand how legal issues may affect the marketing aspect of invention commercialization. The laws and procedures referred to in this book may change, and various courts may interpret the law differently. Therefore, the author highly recommends that the reader should seek the assistance of registered attorneys regarding legal issues, the law, and patent procedures.

Neither the author nor the publisher endorse or condone the use of any of the resources listed in this bookthese references are merely provided as potential sources of useful information and material. The author is neither responsible for the content of these external resources nor for the consequences that may result from readers interactions therewith. It is the readers responsibility to research and confirm the legitimacy and relevance of any resources he or she decides to contact. Also note that some of the resources contact details and information may have changed since the time of publication.

Copyright 2010, 2004 by Docie Development, LLC

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Special thanks to Jim Davie of the Patent Office Historical Collection for granting permission to use the original patent drawings (appearing on ) from the National Archives.

Portions of this book previously appeared in Royalties in Your Future: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Guide to Marketing and Licensing Inventions, Patents, and Technology, copyright 1998 by Ronald L. Docie Sr., Docie Marketing.

A downloadable PDF of the Patent and New Product Marketing Workbook (see . Simply look up The Inventors Bible to access the computer printable version.

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