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Description of Patent Strategy

All inventors require a basic understanding of the patenting system if they are to develop successful applications to protect their inventions.

Patent Strategies, Second Edition, introduces researchers to patent applications and patent portfolios. With minimum use of ′′legal jargon′, it provides the technical professional with the help and advice they require to understand the legal complexities that they may encounter before and during a patent application. It also discusses the responsibilities of the researcher after patent applications have been filed and the role the researcher can play in the maintenance of a global patent estate.

Over the last five years intellectual property has taken centre stage around the world as countries realise the value of having a consistent and enforceable patent business. The increase in patent activity has resulted in a number of new laws being created. To reflect these changes this Second Edition of Patent Strategy has been reorganised and completely update. Additional material includes:
∗ an overview of the major changes in patent laws
∗ a new chapter on infringement and freedom to operate
∗ further concepts on the value of patents
∗ new strategy techniques
This new advice will enable all researchers to file the best possible patent and maintain a good portfolio.

Reviews of the First Edition
"...fulfills a most useful purpose, is soundly based and discusses patent strategy sensibly. I should like it to be compulsory reading for all newly–appointed research managers." Research Policy
"...should be recommended reading for both researchers and their managers, and those who work with them." Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology

Title Information

ISBN:

9780471492610

Pages:

220 pages

Format:

Paperback

Product Code:

16923

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Published:

14/06/2001

Edition:

2nd Edition

Press and Industry Reviews

"The book does a nice job of explaining many aspects of the patent system .. I can recommend it for managing types"
- Internet Patents News, 19th July 2001

"well written in a straightforward manner"
- Chemistry Industry, September 2001

"A basic guide introducing...strategic thinking as applied to patent applications and patent portfolios, and to intellectual property concepts..."
- SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001

"...This handy book provides the researcher with useful guidance on how to maximise the benefit of their inventiveness..."
- Journal of Chemical Technology Biotechnology, Vol.77, 2002

"...a superbly written reference text..."
- Industrial Robot, Vol.29, No.2, 2002

"...Knight has a concise, readable style, breaking down complex terminology into easily comprehensible concepts.."
- Pest Management Science, October 2002

"...the potential value of the guidance given could make this a worthwhile investment to the innovative researcher..."
- Jnl of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, October 2002

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Contents of Patent Strategy

Preface.

Preface to the First Edition.

About the Author.

Basic Intellectual Property Concepts.

The Value of Patents.

Developing a Strategy.

Researching With Intellectual Property in Mind.

Infringement and Freedom to Operate.

Working With Attorneys, Agents, and Liaisons.

Disclosure and Filing Decisions.

After the Filing.

The Future of Intellectual Property Efforts.

References.

Further Reading.

Index.