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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456687803321

Autore

Ma M. Y (Matthew Y.)

Titolo

Fundamentals of patenting and licensing for scientists and engineers [[electronic resource] /] / Matthew Y. Ma

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hackensack, NJ, : World Scientific, c2009

ISBN

1-282-44139-6

9786612441394

981-283-431-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (290 p.)

Disciplina

346.0486

608

Soggetti

Patents

Patent laws and legislation

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-258) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgment; About the Author; PART 1 The Basics; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Common Misconceptions About Patents; Chapter 3 What You Should Know About Patent Laws and Rules; PART 2 Fundamentals in Patenting; Chapter 4 How to Read a Patent; Chapter 5 Innovation Harvesting; Chapter 6 Preparations Before Filing; Chapter 7 Essentials in Patent Filing; PART 3 Patent Prosecution and Post Granting; Chapter 8 Patent Prosecution; Chapter 9 Tactics For Overcoming Rejections; Chapter 10 Post Patent Granting; PART 4 Business Perspectives and Beyond

Chapter 11 Patent Protection and BeyondChapter 12 Patent Evaluation and Patent Maintenance; Chapter 13 Patent Sales, Licensing and Common Practices; Chapter 14 Patent Valuation; Chapter 15 Patent Search; Appendix A Patent Country Code; Appendix B Patent Kind Code; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book is the first of its kind to teach scientists and engineers how to go beyond simply getting a patent granted. It covers various aspects, from basic concepts of patent laws, patent preparation to patent post granting, in an easy-to-understand language for inventors. It also



introduces the basis of patent licensing and related business aspects, helping inventors create patents that can be better capitalized. Through the author's extensive scientific background and experience, it provides common pitfalls and tips on how an inventor should assist in all phases of patent filing, prosecutio