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Patent fundamentals for scientists and engineers / Thomas T. Gordon ... [et al.].

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Boco Raton : C R C Press, 2018.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xii, 198 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9781138582217
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 608.773 GOR
Contents:
Patents as intellectual property Patents: History, philosophy, and purpose The U.S. patent system The Canadian patent system The patentable invention The evolution of a patent The patent document as technical literature The basic principles of patent searching Patent searching in the 21st century Patents as legal documents Patent information from the Internet Importance of record keeping Patents around the world America Invents Act
Summary: "Ideal for anyone without prior legal knowledge who needs to understand the patent system, this book enables nonspecialists to make well-informed decisions affecting new and patentable products. The third edition covers the new patent law, the America Invents Act, which was recently passed by Congress and signed by the President. This is the first major change to the patent law in almost 60 years and is receiving a great deal of attention. The text provides a detailed analysis and description of the new patent law and how it will affect engineers. All chapters have been updated and include new sidebar case studies. A supporting website features videos and interviews that further explain the patent process."
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Reference Reference Kalaignar Centenary Library Madurai ENGLISH-REFERENCE BOOKS ஆறாம் தளம் / Sixth floor 608.773 GOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 216732

Includes bibliographies and index.


Patents as intellectual property
Patents: History, philosophy, and purpose
The U.S. patent system
The Canadian patent system
The patentable invention
The evolution of a patent
The patent document as technical literature
The basic principles of patent searching
Patent searching in the 21st century
Patents as legal documents
Patent information from the Internet
Importance of record keeping
Patents around the world
America Invents Act

"Ideal for anyone without prior legal knowledge who needs to understand the patent system, this book enables nonspecialists to make well-informed decisions affecting new and patentable products. The third edition covers the new patent law, the America Invents Act, which was recently passed by Congress and signed by the President. This is the first major change to the patent law in almost 60 years and is receiving a great deal of attention. The text provides a detailed analysis and description of the new patent law and how it will affect engineers. All chapters have been updated and include new sidebar case studies. A supporting website features videos and interviews that further explain the patent process."

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