@article{24277, note = {Introduction. Building a strategy. Why patent?. Invention harvesting. Core activities of patent creation. The inventor community. Other key interfaces. Organising your patent factory. The management of external patent agencies. Metrics. Quality. Patent cost management. Processes and tools. Benchmarking. Changes. Conclusion.}, author = {O'connell, Donal, and O'Connell, Donal,}, url = {http://tind.wipo.int/record/24277}, title = {Inside the patent factory : the essential reference for effective and efficient management of patent creation /}, abstract = {"This book is about the successful management and leadership of a patent factory and considers the organisational structures and modes of operation required. - This book guides the reader and provides advice about how best to arrange the human resources available to optimise the effectiveness and efficience of the organisation."--Jacket.}, recid = {24277}, pages = {xx, 323 pages :}, }