Nanotechnology Regulation and Policy Worldwide

by Jeffrey H Matsuura

Overview

The emerging commercial application of nanotechnoloy involves devices, processes, and materials that are manipulated at the atomic and molecular level. This first-of-its-kind resource identifies and describes the legal and policy initiatives aimed at encouraging or restricting nanotech research and applications. The book offers an up-to-date understanding of how to comply with regulations in different countries as nanotechnology applications are developed. Professionals find expert guidance on how to protect intellectual property rights associated with this hot technological area.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580531061
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/28/2006
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jeffrey H. Matsuura serves as counsel, Alliance Law Group, LLC. He earned his M.B.A. at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and his J.D. from the University of Virginia. He also the author of Managing Intellectual Assets in the Digital Age, Security, Rights, and Liabilities in E-Commerce, and A Manager's Guide to the Law and Economics of Data Networks (Artech House, 2003, 2002, 2000).

Table of Contents

Introduction. Nanotechnology Today. Nanotechnology and Intellectual Property Rights. Guide to Regulatory Compliance. Nanotech Legal Initiatives. Impact of Nanotech Regulation. Regulatory Roadmap for Nanotech's Future.