The Art & Science of Patent Law

Aspatore Books9781587623462, 1587623463

Inside the Minds: The Art & Science of Patent Law is an authoritative, insider’s perspective on the laws which govern patents, the characteristics and capabilities of the successful practitioner and the future of patent regulation, on a global scale. Featuring Department Heads, Group Chairs and Leading Partners, all representing some of the nation’s top firms, this book provides a broad, yet comprehensive overview of the practice of patent law, discussing the current shape and future state of patent regulation, from the founding doctrines, to the pivotal cases of today. From the steps involved in evaluating an application and developing filing strategies, to tactics around profiting from a patent portfolio and preventing infringement, these authors articulate the finer points around patents now, and what will hold true into the future. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today as experts offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this fascinating practice area – where law, technology and strategy intersect.