The handbook of nanotechnology [[electronic resource] ] : business, policy, and intellectual property law / / John C. Miller ... [et al.] ; with an editorial contribution by Mark Graffagnini

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910457237303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, N.J., : John Wiley & Sons, c2005
• ISBN: 1-280-25220-0; 9786610252206; 0-471-69991-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (384 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): MillerJohn C
• Disciplina: 620.5/068
• Soggetti: Microelectronics industry; Nanotechnology - Industrial applications; Intellectual property (International law); Nanotechnology - Government policy; 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. 287-353) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: THE HANDBOOK OF NANOTECHNOLOGY Business, Policy, and Intellectual Property Law; Contents; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; Part I: Introduction to Nanotechnology; Chapter 1: Understanding Nanotechnology; Chapter 2: The Industrial Structure Giving Rise to Nanotechnology; Part II: Nanotechnology Policy and Regulation; Chapter 3: Societal and Ethical Implications; Chapter 4: Environmental Regulation; Chapter 5: The Patent and Trademark Office; Chapter 6: FDA Regulation; Chapter 7: National Security and Export Controls; Chapter 8: Federal Funding; Chapter 9: Conclusions; Part III: Nanotechnology BusinessChapter 10: Starting a Nanotech Company; Chapter 11: Business Plans and Strategy; Chapter 12: Early Stage Financing; Chapter 13: Intellectual Property; Chapter 14: Corporate Partnering and Globalization; Chapter 15: Consolidation and Standardization; Chapter 16: Exit Opportunities; Chapter 17: Conclusions; Notes; About the Authors; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: In the first attempt to fully explore the controversial issues associated ; with the commercial application of nanotechnology, you'll find a thorough analysis of intellectual property and patents, financing and legal concerns, regulatory measures particularly in the field of nanomedicine, and environmental regulations. The authors include a set of guideposts you can follow in your due diligence of the business and legal issues pertaining to the technology.