Год выпуска: 2009 Автор: Alan L. Durham Издательство: Страниц: 0 ISBN: 0313353948
Описание
Business has always been driven by ingenuity and innovation. Now, more than ever, with an economy built on "knowledge work" and intangible value, developing--and protecting--intellectual property is vital for individuals and organizations alike. This book presents a brief but thorough survey of U.S. patent law, provided in the clearest possible terms for nonspecialists--including scientists, engineers, business managers, and entrepreneurs--as well as students and practitioners of patent and intellectual property law. Drawing from both practical and academic experience, Alan Durham explains the basis of patent law and how it differs from copyright and trademark law, what is and isn't patentable, how to apply for patents, disclosure requirements, responding to infringement, and pursuing litigation. Durham explains complex legal issues through in-depth examples, case decisions, and wise insights only a practiced patent attorney can provide. The revised and updated Third Edition discusses...
