Below, we've provided some links to resources that you may find valuable with regard to patenting.
First, links to Nolo Press online resources and books. Nolo Press is a publisher, widely known in the US as one of the best legal resources for non-lawyers. Their books & online materials (e.g., PTO forms) will help you navigate invention and patenting – step-by-step.
Second, links to patent databases, search tools & services (including DOE Clean Energy patent databases) that enable patent research, prior art searches & patent landscape mapping. Some services are fee-based but are examples of the types of services available.
We hope these resources are of interest and value and I encourage you to let us know what you think.