Intellectual Property Patent

A simple, straightforward guide to the ins and outs of the modern patent process In the information age, intellectual property is often as valuable as– – if not more valuable than– – any physical asset a company or an entrepreneur can possess. But protecting your intellectual property is vitally important to your future success, no matter how brilliant your idea. Large businesses and corporations typically have their own patent attorneys to deal with intellectual property issues– – a luxury most small businesses and entrepreneurs can’ t afford. If you have intellectual property to protect, but you lack the resources of a major company, then The Patent Process is for you. Written for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small companies, it provides readers with a solid introduction to patents and other forms of intellectual property, without becoming exhaustive and overly complicated. It clearly and concisely explains the things you need to know to understand the patent process and make it work for you. It features an overview of the history and the primary issues in intellectual property, as well as a section that answers common questions about the patent process. Illustrative case studies are included to highlight important issues, such as: Patents, copyrights, and trademarks– – what they are, what they do, and which one you need to protect your intellectual property The application process for patents, trademarks, and copyrights Foreign patents– – protecting your intellectual property abroad The financing, licensing, and sale of patents Trade secrets and how they differ from patents Creators of intellectual property want tofocus on what they do best– – create and innovate – – rather than deal with the technicalities of patents and copyrights.

ESSENTIALS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in intellectual property. " Alexander Poltorak and Paul Lerner have written the definitive primer on intellectual property for business professionals. Thorough in its coverage and understandable in its delivery, Essentials of Intellectual Property provides not only an outstanding summary of intellectual property basics, but a useful and sensible strategy for using intellectual property to the best needs of a business. Poltorak and Lerner have combined their in-depth knowledge of patent law with their savvy business skills to yield an indispensable reference for the business professional." -Jeffrey L. Brandt, Patent Attorney, Former Senior Vice President and Intellectual Property & Licensing Counsel, priceline.com " Alex Poltorak and Paul Lerner have pulled off a mighty feat with Essentials of Intellectual Property. They have crafted a work that is clear for the beginning practitioner while nuanced and sophisticated for the savvy tech transfer and IP management veteran. Lively and often witty writing is a treat not often found in tomes on what can be a dry subject. With Essentials of Intellectual Property, the practitioner has a new literary tool for tying IP strategy to the business reality of tomorrow." -Edward Kahn, Founder and President, EKMS, Inc., Cambridge, MA " This critically important new volume of work not only provides the professional with a greater knowledge of thisvast subject, but also the novice with a better understanding and appreciation for the results of their creative abilities." -Lawrence J.