It can be difficult to find good-quality books on patent topics that serve the needs of non-lawyers. The Nolo and For Dummies books are popular and accessible but do not include the recent changes in patent law and procedure. The wide-range of users served by Patent and Trademark Resource Centers also benefit from books that address the design thinking that is central to successful inventing and the range of IP protection and marketing needed for successful commercialization. These books may help you fill those needs.