Description:In fiscal year 2008, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) received 456,321 utility patent applications. Understanding Patent Law: A Beginner's Guide explores the mechanics of the patent application process. Linda A. Tancs provides readers with an introduction to the nature and function of intellectual property law as it relates to patents and offers step-by-step guidance on how to register a patent with the PTO. In addition, the readers will gain an understanding of: the types of property that may be patented; how to protect and use patented property; the process for filing a utility patent application; pre- and post-issuance procedures; how to monetize patents; and infringement issues. The appendices, together with the bibliography and recommended reading section, provide readers of this Almanac with relevant statutes and other information to further the reader's knowledge of the matters discussed in this book. The glossary contains a summary of key terms defined throughout the book. This user-friendly resource is essential for anyone seeking an introduction to patent law.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Understanding Patent Law. To get started finding Understanding Patent Law, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Description: In fiscal year 2008, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) received 456,321 utility patent applications. Understanding Patent Law: A Beginner's Guide explores the mechanics of the patent application process. Linda A. Tancs provides readers with an introduction to the nature and function of intellectual property law as it relates to patents and offers step-by-step guidance on how to register a patent with the PTO. In addition, the readers will gain an understanding of: the types of property that may be patented; how to protect and use patented property; the process for filing a utility patent application; pre- and post-issuance procedures; how to monetize patents; and infringement issues. The appendices, together with the bibliography and recommended reading section, provide readers of this Almanac with relevant statutes and other information to further the reader's knowledge of the matters discussed in this book. The glossary contains a summary of key terms defined throughout the book. This user-friendly resource is essential for anyone seeking an introduction to patent law.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Understanding Patent Law. To get started finding Understanding Patent Law, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.