Patent fundamentals for scientists and engineers 3rd Edition by Gordon,Arthur S Cookfair,Vincent G LoTempio,Brendan S Lillis ISBN 1466509449 978-1466509443

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ISBN 10: 1466509449 

ISBN 13: 978-1466509443

Author: Gordon, Arthur S Cookfair, Vincent G LoTempio, Brendan S Lillis

 The most significant overhaul of the U.S. patent laws in decades occurred with the recent passage of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). Understanding the law that dictates what a patent is and how a patent is obtained and enforced, and the recent changes through statute or case law litigation presents unique challenges. This third edition of Patent Fundamentals for Scientists and Engineersexamines the new Act and provides an overview of the patent system for the independent inventor as well as for members of the scientific and business community―whether a scientist, engineer, supervisor, or manager.

In addition to a new chapter dedicated to the America Invents Act, the third edition includes annotations of the recent law changes, updates in all chapters, new figures, and new case studies. The authors discuss patent filing outside of the United States and also dedicate a chapter specifically to the Canadian patent system. They describe the key topics that anyone involved in the patent process needs to know, including what makes an invention patentable, the art of patent searching, and the crucial role of record keeping. The text also includes an indispensable glossary of patent terminology, as well as an appendix with sample U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) forms.

This book provides a valuable guide to assist inventors in dealing with the USPTO, as well as with patent professionals. The text describes the patent process from conception to application filing and is a must-have reference for scientists and businesspeople alike. Since the role of patent professionals is to obtain the maximum protection for inventors, both the inventor and businessperson would be well advised to understand and participate in all the steps involved. This book offers an excellent insight into the patent process.

 Patents as intellectual property
Trademarks
Copyrights
Trade secrets
Patents
Case study: Patents show birth of the electronic age
What a patent is
What a patent is not
USPTO administrative structure
USPTO administrative function
U.S. courts’ role
Filing of U.S. patents

The Canadian patent system
Canadian law distinctions
Case study: Higher life-forms
General facts about the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
Case study: Patenting of a living organism
Criteria for a patent
Novelty requirement
Utility requirement
Non-obviousness requirement
Case study: Obviousness
Case study: Serendipitous inventions
Types of patents
Stage 1: From conception to patent application
Case study: Publication—§102 (b) one year bar
Stage 2: The patent application
Stage 3: The prosecution
Trade secret approach
Defensive publication approach
Provisional application
An important factor: Cost
Case study: The Einstein-Szilard refrigerator (patent benchmark)
Example 1
Example 2

Patent searching in the 21st century
Searching a computer database
Searching tools
Enforcement of patent rights

Importance of record keeping

Patents around the world
Subject matter that can be patented in other countries
Time for filing patent applications in other countries
Procedures for filing patent applications in other countries
Additional PCT options
Additional EPC options
Examples of typical scenarios for extensive foreign filing
Harmonization of patent laws

America invents act
Immediate provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
Provisions effective 10 days after enactment
Provisions effective 1 year after enactment
Provisions effective 18 months after enactment
USPTO practice changes

Glossary: Words and phrases used in patent terminology

Appendix

Index

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