1. Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Rights -- 2. Protection Strategies -- 3. Evaluating and Valuing Patents -- 4. Successful Practices in Commercializing Patents -- 5. Organizing Patent Management -- 6. Patent Management by Industry -- 7. Patent Management in New Technology Environments -- 8. Useful Information for Practitioners.
Summary:
This book provides an overview of the common concepts and building blocks of patent management. It addresses executives in the areas of innovation, R & D, patent and intellectual property management as well as academics and students. The authors give valuable information on the characteristics of patent and intellectual property management, based on the collaboration with companies and organizations from Europe, China, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, India, Canada and the US. A reference for managers who want to bring information technology innovation with a clear intellectual property strategy to the market. A very readable book. Thomas Landolt, Managing Director, IBM A really comprehensive, all-in book about Patents - strategy, value, management and commercialization. And not forgetting what they are for - foster innovation. Dr. Joerg Thomaier, Head of IP Bayer Group.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.