Writing chemistry patents and intellectual property : a practical guide /

"This book, based on a short course the author gives for the American Chemical Socitey, provides the necessary insights, strategies, and examples of how to write a patent so it is not rejected by the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) or the patent does not have invalid claims"-...

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Main Author: Waller, Francis J. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, [2011]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"This book, based on a short course the author gives for the American Chemical Socitey, provides the necessary insights, strategies, and examples of how to write a patent so it is not rejected by the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) or the patent does not have invalid claims"--
Intellectual property is constantly at risk, and the protection of chemical science and technology through the patenting process allows individuals and companies to protect their hard work. But in order to truly be able to protect your ideas, you need to understand the basics of patenting for yourself. A practical handbook designed to empower inventors like you to write your own patent application drafts in conjunction with an attorney, Writing Chemistry Patents and Intellectual Property: A Practical Guide presents a brand new methodology for success. Based on a short course author Francis J. Waller gives for the American Chemical Society, the book teaches you how to structure a literature search, to educate the patent examiner on your work, to prepare an application that can be easily duplicated, and to understand what goes on behind the scenes during the patent will be accepted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Writing Chemistry Patents and Intellectual Property is the book you need if you want to keep your work protected. -- from back cover.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xviii, 238 pages : : illustrations.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118084441 (electronic bk.)
1118084446 (electronic bk.)