0841219974 9780841219977 alk. paper 0841219982 paperback 9780841219984 paperback
Alternate Call Number
G 24 MAY.U
Summary
Gives a description of the U.S. patent system and a tutorial on how to read and understand patents, how to use patents as a source of information, how to recognize that an invention has been made, and how to work with attorneys or agents in seeking patent protection for inventions. Also gives the technical person enough familiarity with the special terminology of patents to be able to deal comfortably with patent attorneys, agents, and technical liaison personnel. Answers the questions not only of practicing chemists and chemical engineers, but also people in other fields who need to understand the patent system.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (page 163) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
1. Introduction: The purpose of patents 2. How to read a patent 3. Patents as an information source 4. Deciding whether to file a patent application 5. The independent inventor: Obtaining patent protection 6. Preparation of the patent application 7. Prosecuting the patent application 8. Interference and the importance of records 9. Patent infringement and patent claims 10. Making use of patents: Enforcement 11. The employed inventor: Assignments and employment agreements 12. Copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets: Design and plant patents 13. Recent biotechnology-related patent law 14. Changes in U.S. patent laws: 1980-1990 15. Trends in U.S. and world patent law 16. Representative U.S. patent fees abd payment of money.