Business has always been driven by ingenuity and innovation. Now more than ever, with an economy built on intangible business intelligence and digital yield, developing—and protecting—intellectual property is vital for individuals and organizations alike. This book presents a brief but thorough survey of United States patent law. Drawing from both practical and academic experience, author Alan Durham explains the fundamental principles of the subject and reviews recent changes in legislation affecting its practice.
Patent Law Essentials: A Concise Guide, Fourth Edition explains the latest revisions to the protections and limitations of patent law and includes recent Supreme Court decisions concerning the patentability of software, business methods, and advancements in biotech. An engaging writing style makes the technical content accessible to novice and expert practitioners alike.
About the Author, Alan L. Durham
ALAN L. DURHAM is Professor of Law at the University of Alabama School of Law, where he teaches in the areas of intellectual property, antitrust, and torts. A native of California's Silicon Valley, he practiced law there from 1989 to 1998, primarily in the field of high-technology patent litigation. He has a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
Presents the essentials of patent law in simple terms with the aim of explaining the law by example, often with references to actual cases. Topics covered include patent validity, infringement, the application process, and litigation. The book is aimed at non-lawyers, such as engineers and business people, as well as at lawyers who need an introduction or quick reference to patent law. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
