1. The Notebook MUST have a sewn Binding. No loose
leaf or spiral bound.
2. All Entries must be in indelible INK, neat and easy to
understand.
3. The first entry should read something like:
"I John Doe (insert your name), feel I am the inventor of the following invention, then describe it in easy to understand terms, try to relate it to some existing product."
4. Each major revision MUST be signed and dated by preferably TWO
NON-FAMILY members. Have them sign something like I have read or
witnessed the above entry and understand how it works. Also get their
ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER
5. You MAY tape receipts, photos, drawings right to the page. Also
include notes on all conversations and contacts with whom you have
discussed your invention.
6. Each page MUST be numbered.
7. NEVER skip any pages, or try to remove or add pages
8. Do NOT LEAVE BLANK space between entries, draw vertical lines if
needed.
9. In case you make an error, simply draw a diagonal line through it,
NEVER scribble through it. Initial and date the correction.
10. Keep your journal in a SAVE place.
11. Use one Notebook for EACH idea.
12. Diligence is of MOST importance, you must keep accurate,
up-to-date and TIMELY entries. If you work on your idea for a while
then take a break for 5 or 6 months, you may very well lose the
security offered by the notebook process. Delays in entries in as
little as two weeks have proved a lack of diligence.
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