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http://www.wipo.int/portal/en/

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CIPO - Your patent application tutorial

Thinking about writing a patent application? Did you know that there are strict rules regarding the format and content of patent applications? Did you know that a carefully drafted patent application is crucial to receiving prompt and thorough patent protection for your invention?  Writing a successful patent application will require your time, money, and maybe the help of a professional patent agent. Doing it right the first time is essential if you want to save time and minimize your expenses.

http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/wr01398.html

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CIPO - A Guide to Patents

This booklet explores the two main ways patents assist inventors, business people, and researchers as both a source of protection and a source of information.

http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr03652.html

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CIPO - A Guide to Industrial Designs

This guide explores what industrial designs are, what makes them "registerable," the advantages of registration, and how to go about it. Although not a complete text on Canadian law regarding industrial design, this guide provides a general overview of the industrial design registration process.

http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr02300.html

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CIPO - A Guide to Trade-Marks

This guide explores what trade-marks are, how they can benefit you and your organization, and why registration is important.  Further, this guide provides an overview of the trade-mark registration process. It is not intended as a complete text on Canadian law regarding trade-marks or a substitute for professional advice from a registered trade-mark agent.

http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr02360.html

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CIPO - Trade-marks Database Tutorial

A trade-mark represents the reputation, experience, and expertise of a business while differentiating products and services from those of competitors.  Whether you are just starting out on a new business venture or have been in business for a long time, it is important to understand trade-marks and to know how to consult the Trade-marks Database.  This tutorial explains the business benefits of using the Trade-marks Database and demonstrates how to search the database. The tutorial is designed to provide guidance to the average user and is not intended to replace professional or expert advice.

http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/wr00036.html

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CIPO - A Guide to Copyright

This guide explores what copyright is, the registration process and the benefits of registration. It is not intended as a complete text on Canadian law regarding copyright or a substitute for advice from a legal professional knowledgeable in the area of intellectual property.

http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr02281.html

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USPTO basic patent training

http://www.uspto.gov/video/cbt/certpck/index.htm

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WIPO patent training - PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty)

http://www.wipo.int/pct/en/seminar/webinars/index.html

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BOOKS: 

Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!: Make Your Million-Dollar Idea into a Reality
by Lori Greiner  (Author)

One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs: Live Your Dreams and Create Your Own Profitable Company
by Stephen Key  (Author)

One Simple Idea: Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work
by Stephen Key  (Author)

Sell Your Ideas With or Without A Patent 
by Stephen M Key (Author), Janice Kimball Key (Contributor)