Attorney S Dictionary Of Patent Claims

This handy deskbook for patent drafters, providing invaluable assistance in preparing patent applications, is a lexicon of the language of modern patent claims. Includes terms from all patent arts, culled from thousands of claims accepted by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. 2 Volumes; Looseleaf; updated with supplements & revisions.

Invention Analysis and Claiming presents a comprehensive approach to analyzing inventions and capturing them in a sophisticated set of patent claims. A central theme is the importance of using the problem-solution paradigm to identify the "inventive concept" before the claim-drafting begins. The book's teachings are grounded in "old school" principles of patent practice that, before now, have been learned only on the job from supervisors and mentors.

'An entertaining legal dictionary with a difference.' – BabyBarista website 'Intellectual property has a vast, perplexing and diverse vocabulary, and this enriching Dictionary provides a starting point for understanding new concepts and crafting precise definitions to meet the needs of a particular case. . . well worth a read.' – IPKat 'Dr Groves set himself the monumental task of assembling a work that would be both a dictionary of the most important terms in intellectual property law and a ready resource for IP students and practitioners worldwide. He has succeeded admirably: his book not only covers the field but also glitters with unexpected delights (the entry on "goodwill" is a must-read). This compendium is essential for the desktop (or laptop) of anyone whose work involves intellectual property.' – Robert C. Cumbow, Graham & Dunn PC, US 'Confused between community patent review and community patents? Lost in a thicket of dockets, rocket or otherwise? Let Peter Groves' Dictionary of Intellectual Property Law be your guide. Filling almost 500 often lighthearted, occasionally acerbic, but invariably fact-packed pages, the book takes you from the ActionAid Chip and the Air Pirates case through BIRPI, Cognating, Dockets, Evergreening; Jepson, Pedrick's cat and Simkins; PHOSITA, Trundlehumpers, the verb "to Uncopyright" and X-Patents, all the way to Zwart maken. Essential reading.' – David Musker, Partner, RGC Jenkins & Co. 'Do not be put off by the word "dictionary". This is a fascinating, witty and erudite little volume, packed with interesting and useful information on the whole gamut of intellectual property. It leaves one (this one anyway) hungering for more and wanting to delve more deeply into fields that have nothing to do with earning one's daily bread.' – Tony McStea, Senior Patent Attorney, Global Patents, Givaudan Schweiz AG 'This work is splendid. As an intellectual property litigator I ask, "why did no-one do it before"? Was it for lack of the creative idea, or did no-one have the diligence and erudition of Peter Groves to perfect it? and now that it has been done, we will wonder how we managed without it.' – Jonathan Turner, Barrister Intellectual property has a vast, perplexing and diverse vocabulary, and this enriching Dictionary provides a starting point for understanding new concepts and crafting precise definitions to meet the needs of a particular case. Not only are new words and phrases being coined as technology changes and the law follows, but also the international scope of intellectual property means that IP lawyers will encounter foreign words and phrases. With over 1000 expressions defined clearly and entertainingly, this book should be the first reference point to understanding intellectual property terminology. It will be particularly helpful to practitioners when they encounter expressions they have not seen before which they need to understand the true meaning and definition of. Students finding unfamiliar terminology and concepts will also appreciate the instant explanation available from this essential resource.

This practical resource helps lawyers of all experience levels gain a firm footing in the rapidly evolving rules of claim construction with expert analysis of emerging methodologies for interpreting patents, a complete guide to the evidence, or modes of proof, accepted by the courts in applying claim construction principles and specific guidance on how the courts are likely to interpret certain phrases, terms, or forms of claims in Markman hearings. By Robert C. Kahrl. Patent Claim Construction is the first comprehensive treatise on claim construction in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This practical resource helps lawyers of all experience levels gain a firm footing in the rapidly evolving rules of claim construction. This knowledge thereby allows for the systematic and efficient identification of the rules most advantageous to the client's position. Patent Claim Construction offers expert analysis of emerging methodologies, reflected in current case law for interpreting patents as a matter of the law and detailed descriptions of the cases applying the rule, as well as commentary describing the trend toward or away from favoring that particular rule. Additionally, the author includes a complete guide to the evidence, or modes of proof, accepted by the courts in applying claim construction principles and specific guidance on how the courts are likely to interpret certain phrases, terms, or forms of claims.

The Essentials of Patent Claim Drafting is a practical guide to the drafting of patent claims in U.S. patent applications. The actual mechanics of assembling both basic and complex claims are covered in-depth from simple mechanical cases to complex chemical and pharmaceutical cases. The emphasis is on the how-to of claim drafting, rather than on the history and theory of claiming. It contains multiple examples for all types of claims which a practitioner is likely to draft, and provides an easy reference for the drafting of particular types of claims.This 2022 Edition further explains the procedures involved with patent claim drafting, addressing claim language considerations and the most recent case law and Patent Office guidelines. Thus, it is an ideal reference guide for novice patent attorneys and patent agents, as well as independent inventors, lawyers, and patent examiners.

More patent applications are rejected because of claim drafting flaws than because of problems with inventions. A trusted working tool for more than two decades, Faber on Mechanics of Patent Claim Drafting spotlights proven claim drafting practices and techniques that have been firmly established by patent authorities and custom. This lucid, time-saving handbook offers you: - Start-to-finish directions for each type of claim--apparatus or machine, method or process, composition of matter, article of manufacture, and biotechnology. - Extensive discussion of nonart rejections, classic and more recent constructions of means clauses, inherent function of the apparatus doctrine, mental steps and computer programs, product-by-process claims, and claims referring to drawings. - Quotations from litigated claims to help you see which types of limitations and phrases have (and have not) been "judicially approved." - Real-world examples of dependent claims, Jepson claims, generic and species claims, subcombination claims, and biotechnology. - Numerous tips on how to avoid common claim drafting mistakes. - Definitions and preferred usage of stylized words and phrases in patent law, such as "comprising," "consisting," "means for," "step for," and "whereby." - Guidance on how to review claims to eliminate errors and superfluous language. Faber on Mechanics of Patent Claim Drafting examines: - Ways of avoiding transition words that can cause unnecessary claim interpretation problems. - Claim terms that are incapable of interpretation and can render claims indefinite and invalid. - Problematic alternative expressions. - Practical issues involved in amending filed claims, claiming numerical ranges and amounts, and disclosing in a specification several alternatives of elements or embodiments of the invention. Faber on Mechanics of Patent Claim Drafting provides full coverage of U.S. Supreme Court and other court decisions critical to claim drafting. It is an indispensable guide for patent specialists and other intellectual property attorneys, corporate counsel, and non-specialists who represent inventors, patent officials, and inventors.

THE PATENT LAW DICTIONARY Part of The Law Dictionary Series (TM) The One-Stop Source for Legal Terminology JDs, LLMs & SJDs Attorneys & Paralegals FIND IT Easy to Locate Terms & Cross-Referenced KNOW IT Clear & Easy to Understand USE IT Communicate Effectively & Efficiently Apply Intricate Terminology & Underlying Legal Concepts JDs, LLMs & SJDs need to be able to communicate effectively and efficiently. This Dictionary will afford Law Students and Law Professors with the resource they need to bring clarity to the burgeoning field of IP Law. Practitioners & Paralegals of Intellectual Property law must understand, cross-reference and apply intricate terminology. The IP Dictionary gives the Practitioner & Paralegal the ability to easily locate terms and underlying concepts and apply them to their work product. www.TheLawDictionarySeries.com