The Inventor's Guide, written by Willard Phillips and published in 1837, is a comprehensive guide for inventors seeking to secure patent rights for their creations. The book includes detailed rules, forms, and proceedings for obtaining patents, as well as practical advice for navigating the legal and bureaucratic complexities of the patent system. Phillips covers a wide range of topics, including the requirements for patentability, the different types of patents available, the process for filing a patent application, and strategies for defending a patent against infringement. He also provides insights into the economic and social implications of patents, and how they can be used to promote innovation and economic growth. The Inventor's Guide is a valuable resource for inventors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the history and development of the patent system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.