Intellectual Property Management A Guide for Scientists, Engineers, Financiers, And Managers

This concise introduction to patent law and strategy combines legal, scientific and economic perspectives to provide a thorough foundation in the subject. The result is a set of guiding principles that allow readers to develop a holistic patent strategy aligned with their needs, and those of both fledgling and established companies. Written by experts with up-to-date and first-hand knowledge in the field, this book takes a global view, with particular emphasis on recent modifications to European Law and the particularities of US Law. It is recommended as first reading for scientists, managers and financiers, as well as providing patent agents and advisors with a balanced commercial perspective.Wiley-VCH is the author of 'Intellectual Property Management A Guide for Scientists, Engineers, Financiers, And Managers', published 2006 under ISBN 9783527312863 and ISBN 3527312862.