A guide to patent law and practice which provides practitioners with everything they need to know to maximise the commercial potential of their client's or company's innovative products
An extremely practical book which includes chapters on everything from how to draft the patent specification to how to catch the infringer
Written in a lucid and accessible style which makes it equally accessible to scientists, researchers and managers in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries as to patent specialists
Written by two highly experienced patent attorneys, who are working with, or have previously worked with one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world, thereby offering the techniques and industry know-how that underlie successful patent practice and portfolio management around the world
New to this edition
Includes a new chapter on patent law harmonization
EPC 2000 (and corresponding changes to national laws)
The London Agreement
Changes to TRIPS and proposed changes to CBD
Patent Law Treaty
Patent aspects of Free Trade Agreements
Trilateral Cooperation
Recent US, EPO and UK case law
Increasing importance of emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil
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. An increasingly globalised sector requires a global perspective, and Philip Grubb's highly acclaimed 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 maximising the commercial potential of their client's or company's innovative products.
This eagerly awaited fifth edition provides vital updating to take account of the latest legal developments, while retaining focus on the relevant technology and industry practices that sets it apart from more general book son patent law and procedure.
Patents for Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology provides the reader with 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.
Readership: This book is invaluable for patent agents, patent attorneys, solicitors and barristers working in patent and intellectual property law worldwide, also scientists, researchers and managers in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries.
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