Although chemists, physicists, biologists, polymer scientists, and engineers in industry are involved in potentially patentable work, they are often under-prepared for this all-important field. This book provides a clear, jargon-free, and comprehensive overview of the patenting process tailored specifically to the needs of scientists and engineers, including:

Requirements for a patentable invention
How to invent
New laws created by President Obama's 2011 America Invents Act
The process of applying for and obtaining a patent in the U.S. and in foreign countries
Commercializing inventions and the importance of innovation

Based on lecture notes refined over twenty-five years at The University of Akron, How to Invent and Protect Your Invention contains practical advice, colorful examples, and a wealth of personal experience from the authors.

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Information

Publisher

Wiley

Year

2012

ISBN

9781118410097

Edition

Topic

Law

Subtopic

Intellectual Property Law

Index

Law

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface: How this Book Came To Be and for Whom it is Written
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Chapter 1: The U.S. Patent System
Chapter 2: Origins of U.S. Patent Law
Chapter 3: How to Invent: Intellectual Aspects of Inventing*
Chapter 4: A Short Summary of Intellectual Property
Chapter 5: Requirements of Patentability
Chapter 6: How Does the Patent Process Work?
Chapter 7: Infringement and Freedom to Operate
Chapter 8: Biotechnology, Computer Software, and Business Method Patents
Chapter 9: Who is the Inventor?
Chapter 10: Ownership
Chapter 11: Translating Ideas into Economic Reward
Chapter 12: Foreign Patents
Chapter 13: Innovation
Chapter 14: Concluding Thoughts
Appendix 1: Important Forms
Appendix 2: Self-Assessment Questions
Glossary
Index