El. knyga: Fundamentals of Patenting and Licensing for Scientists and Engineers [World Scientific e-book]

No prior knowledge of intellectual property law is required to understand this reference for all types of inventors, including those employed in corporations, scientists in academia, and independent inventors. The book covers basic concepts of patent law and patent preparation in plain language, and introduces basics of patent licensing and related business aspects. It supplies advice on all phases of patent filing, prosecution, and licensing, and describes tactics for overcoming rejection. Case studies illustrate the importance of broad claims, the clarity of patent specification, and the clarity of prosecution history. Appendices of patent country codes and patent kind codes are included. The book will also be useful to corporate patent managers and intellectual property business leaders. Ma, a registered US patent agent, holds numerous patents. He teaches at Northeastern University, China. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This book is the first of its kind to teach scientists and engineers how to go beyond simply getting a patent granted. It covers various aspects, from basic concepts of patent laws, patent preparation to patent post granting, in an easy-to-understand language for inventors. It also introduces the basis of patent licensing and related business aspects, helping inventors create patents that can be better capitalized. Through the author's extensive scientific background and experience, it provides common pitfalls and tips on how an inventor should assist in all phases of patent filing, prosecution and licensing.