The word "complete" in the title of this book holds true through it's content. Securing a U.S. Patent is an extremely delicate process, which must be handled carefully. There are many details to tend to and this book highlights them all in an extremely intellectual yet broadly understood manner.

From the inception of an idea through to the finalization of the patenting process, every step must be documented, drafted, checked and rechecked. This book guides the reader from the beginning through to the end of the process, "dotting all I's and crossing all T's."

Burrell's knowledge of the patenting process gained through his own experiences are evident. The content of the book carries the reader from the 1st step of drafting the specifications of your concept and documenting your discoveries in the early beginning stages through the searches and research, to the document filing process, the laws one should be familiar with and one's rights related to patenting. This book also contains examples of forms, a useful glossary and other charts including a chart listing the member nations of the patent cooperation treaty. There are also helpful tips provided by an experienced patent attorney throughout the book adding further useful information to this already great book.