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Alternate Call Number
F 16 HOD.P
Summary
The protection of intellectual property rights has become a major concern in recent years. Keith Hodkinson has run Government sponsored "professional updating" courses for academic and industrial researchers and business executives. The practical questions raised there have helped to make this guide a down-to-earth source of help.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Protecting trade secrets and know-how; Protection for technology by patents; Designs; Trade marks and names; Special protection problems; Ownership of inventions and designs; Aspects of managing research and development; Licensing of intellectual property; Non-licensing options; Evaluation, negotiation, implementation of technology agreements; Common licence agreement terms; Pricing technology transfer; Restrictions on exploiting; Enforcing rights in new technology and design; Prospects for reform.