Patent Law For The Nonlawyer

The primary purpose of the first edition of this book was to provide inventors and those who manage technology with sufficient understanding of the patent system to permit them to make use of it with the greatest possible degree of comfort. From the comments that I have received from readers of the first edition, it seems that this purpose was achieved to an appreciable extent. In fact, the audience for the book went beyond this and has been of use to those entering the patent profession and general attorneys who have technology-based clientele. This second edition discusses important changes in the law since the first, including the enactment of new laws as well as new insights into or inter pretations of already existing statutes. Along with updating material, I have expanded certain discussions including more examples to illustrate some of the more complex issues covered. In writing this book, I have tried not to lose sight of the underlying philosophy of the patent laws as expressed in ARTICLE 1, SECTION 8 of the United States Constitution: The Congress shall have the power to promote the sciences and useful arts, by securing for limited time to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries. Encouragement of communication between an inventor and the general public is, therefore, the primary purpose and objective of the patent laws.

This book helps readers search and value intellectual property assets across the globe. It covers patents, trademarks, and copyrights in detail, including how to search for all three and the legalization and authentication of documents. It walks readers step-by-step through sample searches of selected Dialog databases for patent, trademark, and copyright information. Patent Basics. The U.S. Patent Application. he International Patent. Trademark Basics. The U.S. Trademark Application. The International Trademark Application. Copyright Basics. The Copyright Application. International Copyright Protection. Overview of Other Intellectual Property Areas. Legalization and Authentication of Documents. Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Searching. For paralegals.

Finally there is an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand single-volume work covering all aspects of U.S. patent law. In a compact paperback format, this introductory text covers the principle legal doctrines, public policy considerations, and procedures for application and enforcement of patents. Writing at a level appropriate for students with or without a technical background, Janice M. Mueller ( a registered U.S. patent attorney) uses succinct author's explanations and visual aids to clarify the often confusing processes of patent law. The author's explanations are remarkably easy to follow, yet as complete and definitive as those found in textbooks twice this length. An idea accompaniment to patent law casebooks, this streamlined work can also serve as a handy reference guide throughout your students academic and legal careers. A complete introduction to patent law in a compact, illustrated paperback: an exclusive focus on patent law provides complete coverage of the doctrines, procedures, and terminology of patents in a single concise volume, rather than in a broader treatment of intellectual property clear explanations of patent law terminology demystify the often confusing procedures and terminology of patents with clear descriptions, visual aids, and boldfaced terms defined in a glossary an accessible yet definitive presentation covers patent law in language that is readily comprehensible to students with no technical background, yet detailed enough to stand as a self-sufficient legal guide visual aids and sample documents clarify legal concepts and procedures at a glance using flowcharts, diagrams, timelines, schematics of inventions, and a sample patent designed to accompany major casebooks, The book's clear topical organization can also support more general intellectual property courses and function as a handy legal or academic reference

This book is an excellent resource for students enrolled in intellectual property (IP) courses as well as IP professionals who have not had formal training in intellectual property law. It is a comprehensive book that addresses the typical tasks encountered by practitioners, combining both substantive knowledge of the law with the practical focus required of IP practitioners. The manuscript is divided into four sections, each devoted to the topics that create intellectual property - trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. Understanding of each topic is critical to the long-term success of IP professionals, whether they function in law firms, government agencies or in private sector businesses.

Invention and patents continues to be an important issue in technology and our global economy. Invention and Patenting provides a clear picture of how to be a prolific inventor, to understand patents, and the patent process. It provides an illuminating insight into the writing of invention disclosures to patents from the submission process to final drafts. The book shows how to communicate effectively with patent lawyers and patent examiners, teaching the language of “legalese.” This book is unique in covering both the early invention process to final patent drafting to provide high quality patents in technologies. Key features include: How to become an inventor, how to invent, to what is invention; How to write an invention disclosure to writing a patent; Examples of utility, design, and plant patents; How to prepare the background section, brief listing of figures, detailed description of the invention, claims, abstract to artwork; Using patent search engines; Writing independent and dependent claims; Analyzing office actions of the US and European patent offices; How to write an office action response and amending claims; and, Examples of Office Action responses, preliminary amendments, to notice of allowance response; Invention and Patenting is the first book by an engineer and inventor from a technologist’s point of view. It is an essential reference for engineers and inventors. It is also useful for graduate and undergraduate students in technology and the sciences.