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Author: Philip W. Grubb (Former Intellectual Property Counsel, Former Intellectual Property Counsel, Novartis International AG) ,
Peter R. Thomsen (Swiss and European Patent Attorney, Swiss and European Patent Attorney) ,
Tom Hoxie (Patent Attorney and Founder, Patent Attorney and Founder, Hoxie & Associates LLP) ,
Gordon Wright (Consultant and UK & European Patent Attorney, Consultant and UK & European Patent Attorney, Elkington & Fife LLP)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Edition: 6th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 16.50cm
, Height: 4.20cm
, Length: 24.00cm
Weight: 1.078kg
ISBN: 9780199684731
ISBN 10: 0199684731
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 22 December 2016
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Students in the fields of security studies and international relations, as well as practitioners, will benefit from reading this book. In particular, policymakers and strategists might evaluate ongoing efforts in places such as Libya and Afghanistan based on Gray's strategic dicta, as well as his discussion of strategic effect, or 'the cumulative and sequential impact of strategic performance upon the course of events'. * H. R. McMaster, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy (Vol. 53, No.5, Oct-Nov 2011) * An invaluable handbook for professionals in the area. * Book review: VOL 10 Issue 6 BSLR * 'Overall Grubb and Thomsen cover a huge number of topics... there are two extremely valuable and unique parts of the book. First is the explanation of patent laws in several countries and how they differ. The second is patent law as it relates to chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological inventions. The authors have provided not just theoretical information but practical information that can be used by practitioners and inventors alike.' * Stephen Albainy-Jenei, Patent Baristas, 2010 * an invaluable resource for reference as well as strategy and study' * 41 Jurimetrics * This book is a superb practical introduction to the sometimes mysterious world of patents, particularly those relating to pharmaceuticals an biotechnology ... a comprehensive overview of patent law and procedure...a wonderful introduction to a fascinating subject and a constant source of inspiration and comfort. The fourth edition is even better and is a brilliant introduction to pharmaceutical patenting for any new entrant to the patent profession who seriously wants to learn about patenting and the pharmaceutical industry ... The value of the book is not restricted to patent practitioners. Anyone, academic scientists, industrial research worker, licensing manager, general lawyer, needing to know more about the arcane world of patents will find this an indispensable introduction ... I cannot commend this book too highly.' * The CIPA Journal sometimes mysterious world of patents, particularly those * Reviews from 4th edition: This book is a superb practical introduction to the sometimes mysterious world of patents, particularly those relating to pharmaceuticals an biotechnology ... A comprehensive overview of patent law and procedure ... a wonderful introduction to a fascinating subject and a constant source of inspiration and comfort. The fourth edition is even better and is a brilliant introduction to pharmaceutical patenting for any new entrant to the patent profession who seriously wants to learn about patenting and the pharmaceutical industry ... The value of the book is not restricted to patent practitioners. Anyone, academic scientists, industrial research worker, licensing manager, general lawyer, needing to know more about the arcane world of patents will find this an indispensable introduction ... I cannot commend this book too highly. * The CIPA Journal. * Review from previous edition: 'The book deals with law, practice and strategy and is all the better for that...all the sectorally specific areas one would expect to be covered in a book such as this are so addressed..all in all, this is a very useful book.' * Susan Singleton, European Intellectual Property Law Review *
Review from previous edition: 'The book deals with law, practice and strategy and is all the better for that...all the sectorally specific areas one would expect to be covered in a book such as this are so addressed..all in all, this is a very useful book.' Susan Singleton, European Intellectual Property Law Review Reviews from 4th edition: This book is a superb practical introduction to the sometimes mysterious world of patents, particularly those relating to pharmaceuticals an biotechnology ... A comprehensive overview of patent law and procedure ... a wonderful introduction to a fascinating subject and a constant source of inspiration and comfort. The fourth edition is even better and is a brilliant introduction to pharmaceutical patenting for any new entrant to the patent profession who seriously wants to learn about patenting and the pharmaceutical industry ... The value of the book is not restricted to patent practitioners. Anyone, academic scientists, industrial research worker, licensing manager, general lawyer, needing to know more about the arcane world of patents will find this an indispensable introduction ... I cannot commend this book too highly. The CIPA Journal. This book is a superb practical introduction to the sometimes mysterious world of patents, particularly those relating to pharmaceuticals an biotechnology ... a comprehensive overview of patent law and procedure...a wonderful introduction to a fascinating subject and a constant source of inspiration and comfort. The fourth edition is even better and is a brilliant introduction to pharmaceutical patenting for any new entrant to the patent profession who seriously wants to learn about patenting and the pharmaceutical industry ... The value of the book is not restricted to patent practitioners. Anyone, academic scientists, industrial research worker, licensing manager, general lawyer, needing to know more about the arcane world of patents will find this an indispensable introduction ... I cannot commend this book too highly.' The CIPA Journal sometimes mysterious world of patents, particularly those an invaluable resource for reference as well as strategy and study' 41 Jurimetrics 'Overall Grubb and Thomsen cover a huge number of topics... there are two extremely valuable and unique parts of the book. First is the explanation of patent laws in several countries and how they differ. The second is patent law as it relates to chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological inventions. The authors have provided not just theoretical information but practical information that can be used by practitioners and inventors alike.' Stephen Albainy-Jenei, Patent Baristas, 2010 An invaluable handbook for professionals in the area. Book review: VOL 10 Issue 6 BSLR Students in the fields of security studies and international relations, as well as practitioners, will benefit from reading this book. In particular, policymakers and strategists might evaluate ongoing efforts in places such as Libya and Afghanistan based on Gray's strategic dicta, as well as his discussion of strategic effect, or 'the cumulative and sequential impact of strategic performance upon the course of events'. H. R. McMaster, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy (Vol. 53, No.5, Oct-Nov 2011)
Review from previous edition 'The book deals with law, practice and strategy and is all the better for that...all the sectorally specific areas one would expect to be covered in a book such as this are so addressed..all in all, this is a very useful book.' Susan Singleton, European Intellectual Property Law Review Review from 4th edition: 'This book is a superb practical introduction to the sometimes mysterious world of patents, particularly those relating to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology...a comprehensive overview of patent law and procedure...a wonderful introduction to a fascinating subject and a constant source of inspiration and comfort. The fourth edition is even better and is a brilliant introduction to pharmaceutical patenting for any new entrant to the patent profession who seriously wants to learn about patenting and the pharmaceutical industry...The value of the book is not restricted to patent practitioners. Anyone, academic scientists, industrial research worker, licensing manager, general lawyer, needing to know more about the arcane world of patents will find this an indispensable introduction...I cannot commend this book too highly.' The CIPA Journal 'This book is a superb practical introduction to the sometimes mysterious world of patents, particularly those relating to pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.' Partnering Focus '[A] sterling feature of this work is its truly global perspective...' Peter D. Rosenberg, Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (US) '...a pragmatic primer on life science patenting in Europe and the United States that encompasses a critical mass of clear and thoughtfully presented information on the topic... an invaluable resource for reference as well as strategy and study' 41 Jurimetrics 'Overall Grubb and Thomsen cover a huge number of topics... there are two extremely valuable and unique parts of the book. First is the explanation of patent laws in several countries and how they differ. The second is patent law as it relates to chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological inventions. The authors have provided not just theoretical information but practical information that can be used by practitioners and inventors alike.' Stephen Albainy-Jenei, Patent Baristas, 2010 An invaluable handbook for professionals in the area. Book review: VOL 10 Issue 6 BSLR Students in the fields of security studies and international relations, as well as practitioners, will benefit from reading this book. In particular, policymakers and strategists might evaluate ongoing efforts in places such as Libya and Afghanistan based on Gray's strategic dicta, as well as his discussion of strategic effect, or 'the cumulative and sequential impact of strategic performance upon the course of events'. H. R. McMaster, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy (Vol. 53, No.5, Oct-Nov 2011)
This reviewer agrees with the advertising blurb which states that the book 'will be particularly useful for trainees and new entrants to the patent profession'. It provides a helpful entree to the field of patenting. * Michael Blakeney, European Intellectual Property Review *
Author Information
Philip Grubb is formerly Intellectual Property Counsel of Novartis International AG, and Adjunct Professor of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, NH (2007-8). Peter R. Thomsen is a Swiss and European Patent Attorney and a CEIPI (University of Strasbourg) tutor. He was elected into the Council of the Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) for the period 2011-2014 and is currently working as Global Head IP-Policy and Senior Manager IP-Litigation at Novartis International AG. Tom Hoxie is a Patent Attorney with over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law, and founder of his own law firm, Hoxie & Associates LLC. He has given numerous seminars on patent law to patent attorneys in the United States and Europe and was a tutor in European patent law for the Centre d'Etudes Internationales de la Propriété Industrielle (CEIPI) at the Université de Strasbourg. Gordon Wright is a Consultant and UK and European Patent Attorney at Elkington & Fife LLP. He has nearly 30 years experience in patents, the greater part of which was spent in-house in the pharmaceutical industry.
