Patent Strategy for Researchers and Research Managers / Edition 2

by H. Jackson Knight

Overview

As individuals and companies realise the importance of their inventions, issues surrounding patent laws and practices are taking centre stage around the world.
This updated edition of the best selling book has been expanded to keep pace with modern day movements and addresses the global issue surrounding intellectual property. Including new information on areas such as software and biotechnology it shows the techniques that can be used by individuals and academic inventors to protect their work and is the ideal reference source.
* Bridges the gap between the legal system and scientific research and avoids legal jargon
* Details the reasons behind patents, their importance and relevance to all researchers and the strategy needed for filing for a patent
* Focuses on the strategy and reasons rather than just being a textbook of patent law
* Adopts a readable style that explains the basics right up to developing a strategy
* Essential reading for all those who wish to keep pace and protect their work

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." S. M Scott - Research Policy

"...should be recommended reading for both researchers and their managers, and those who work with them." Michael Blackman - Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471492610
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	08/16/2001
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 9.07(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

H. Jackson Knight is a Patent Associate with the EI DuPont de Nemours & Conpany, Inc, where he has experience in many different phases of technology development, including process engineering and operation, research and development, and applications research. He has been working in patent matters for over 20 years and is registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. He has a BSc in Engineering from Auburn University and a Masters of Engineering from the University of Virginia. Currently he is a Group Team Leader responsible for managing intellectual property for DuPont's Advanced Fibers Systems and DuPont Personal Protection businesses.

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Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

A patent specialist for the du Pont company advises researchers on how they can improve the worth of their intellectual property, maintain a good patent portfolio, and make the best use of a patent once it has been acquired. Linking the legal system and scientific research, he explains the processes of preparing tight patent proposals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

With minimal use of ‘legal jargon’ this book provides researchers with the assistance and advice they require to understand the legal complexities that they may encounter before and during a patent application.”  (Platinum Metals Review, 1 May 2013)

“While there is no substitute for experience, this book is possibly the next best thing.”  (Chemistry & Industry, 1 April 2013)

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