@article{41736,
      author = {Heath, Christopher., and Marc Dernauer,},
      url = {http://tind.wipo.int/record/41736},
      title = {Japanese Patent Law : Cases and Comments.},
      abstract = {Max Planck Series on Asian Intellectual Property, Volume  Number 17.  This first comprehensive work in English on all  aspects of Japanese patent law presents 66 cases with an  expert explanatory commentary from academics, attorneys,  judges and members of the Japanese Patent Office. This book  deals with the whole range of Japanese patent law –  requirements of patentability, inventorship and ownership  issues, procedures before the Patent Office, scope of  protection and interpretation of claims, enforcement and  infringement procedures, patent term extensions, licensing  and antitrust issues, utility models and more. Many of the  cases appear in English for the first time.  Following an  informative introduction explaining the economic importance  of the patent system for Japan, the cases cover such  specific issues as the following:  definition of an  invention; assessment of prior art, novelty and inventive  step; rights of co-inventors; disclaimers, corrections and  amendments; scope and limits of patent protection;  distinction between repair and reconstruction; doctrine of  equivalents; domestic and international jurisdiction in  patent matters; interim proceedings and measures; defence  of invalidity; damage calculation; patent term extension  system; and utility models. Each case commentary follows a  uniform structure, including background, summary of the  facts, analysis and comparative remarks. The latter allows  the reader to put developments in Japan in an international  context.  With the wealth of knowledge it makes available  – leading Japanese patent cases in English translation,  comparative case commentaries by leading experts on  Japanese patent law, comprehensive analytical coverage of  all aspects of Japanese patent law and coverage of related  fields such as licensing, antitrust and civil procedure –  this easy-to-use book will be warmly welcomed by patent  attorneys and other practitioners (including Japanese  patent practitioners advising foreign clients), patent  academics and patent offices worldwide.},
      recid = {41736},
      pages = {xv, 721 pages :},
}