Overview

The chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries worldwide rely upon being able to patent inventions in order to protect investment in research and development, and to reap commercial rewards. This book guides the reader through the legal and procedural complexities of the British, European, Japanese and US patent systems, and explains in detail the role of patent practitioners (both in-house and in private practice) in maximizing the commercial potential of their client's or company's innovative products. This is the third edition of the author's highly acclaimed Patents for Chemists. It provides vital updating and much expanded coverage, while retaining the focus upon the relevant technology and industry practices that sets it apart from more general books on patent law and procedure. Patents for Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology provides a complete description of the techniques and industry know-how that underlie successful patent practice and portfolio management and will be invaluable to all patent agents and practitioners working in the area of patent law. With its lucid and accessible presentation and practical approach, this book will also be welcomed by scientists, researchers and managers without a legal background. FROM THE REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS 'Dr Grubb thoroughly exposes the patent system in a way with which few of his professional peers will quarrel, and his book should be in every chemical/biological patent department library' European Intellectual Property Review 'an excellent book for anyone interested in patents' International Review of Industrial Property and Copyright Law 'a sensible, practical appraisal of the case law and decisions - easy to read and very informative' CIPA Journal '[A] sterling feature of this work is its truly global perspective' Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (US)

Full Product Details

Author:   Philip W. Grubb
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.790kg
ISBN:  

9780198765202

ISBN 10:   0198765207
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   01 April 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO THE MODERN PATENT SYSTEM; 1. The nature and origins of patent monopolies; 2. The development of patent law; 3. Patents in developing countries; PART II: PATENT LAW AND PATENT PROCEDURE; 4. What can be patented; 5. Filing a patent application; 6. Obtaining a granted patent national procedures compared; 7. Obtaining a granted patent EPC and PCT procedures; 8. Maintaining a patent in force and extension of term; 9. Patent infringement; 10. Invalidity and amendment of granted patents; PART III: PATENTABILITY OF INVENTIONS IN SPECIFIC TECHNICAL FIELDS; 11. Chemical inventions; 12. Pharmaceutical inventions; 13. Biotechnological inventions; 14. Patenting of genes, plants and animals; 15. Electronic and computer-related inventions; PART IV: PATENTING IN PRACTICE; 16. The patent practitioner and his functions; 17. Drafting the patent specification; 18. Drafting the claims; 19. Prosecution of the patent application to grant; 20. Patents and information; PART V: COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION OF PATENTS; 21. Inventorship, ownership and compensation; 22. The commercial value of patents; 23. How to catch the infringer - and how not to infringe oneself; 24. Patent aspects of licensing; 25. Patents and competition law

Reviews

it is a very informative and easy read./ ... enlivened with shafts of Grubb wit.../ he carries it off triumphantly./ ... for the finals student... this book borders on being required reading... I know nowhere else where you can find such a compendium of general patent lore so well organised and expressed./ Tony McStea ? journal

Author Information

Philip Grubb is a European Patent Attorney and Intellectual Property Counsel at Norvatis, Switzerland.

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