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The most significant overhaul of the U.S. patent laws in decades occurred with the recent passage of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). Understanding the law that dictates what a patent is and how a patent is obtained and enforced, and the recent changes through statute or case law litigation presents unique challenges. This third edition o
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. Glossary: Words and phrases used in patent terminology. Appendix. Index.
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The information in this book is outdated even when it was published. I learned more in 2 lectures on patent law while in university. Its has been made obsolete by more recent revisions by the USPTO.
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International in scope, Patent Fundamentals for Scientists and Engineers, Second Edition provides a clear explanation of the patent system and patent principles. Designed for non-lawyers, this book includes information on the patenting process, obtaining patent protection, and how to recognize paten