Scientific and technological innovations are forcing patent law into the spotlight and revealing its many glaring inadequacies. Take, for example, the patent case that almost shut down the Blackberry,
This publication contains conference papers written by leading patent judges, academics, and practicing lawyers from Germany, England, and The Netherlands, as well as by members of the Boards of Appea
The proper drafting of a patent application takes into account technical breadth, legal strategy, conformance with a vast number of rules and regulations codified in U.S. statutory law, guidelines iss
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
In our technological society patent law plays a central role as an incentive for the development and marketing of new technologies in many fields of business. The number of patent applications continu
This book offers an in-depth examination of the European patent law regime. Aimed at practicing lawyers, it provides a one-stop reference for everything lawyers need to understand and navigate the rap
The interface of antitrust and intellectual property (IP) is complex, as the rapid development of technology markets drives rapid evolution in the law. This makes it increasingly important for legal p
