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| Widely appreciated by attorneys and inventors for its clear, uncomplicated approach to a complex field, Patent Law: A Practitioner’s Guide gives you a solid working knowledge of the legal framework governing patents, including • Developments under the America Invents Act • Federal regulations and court decisions • The widely accepted four-step test used by the courts to determine an invention’s patentability • The various tests used to indicate direct infringement and other patent violations • Drafting techniques used to prepare the full variety of documents, including specifications and claims New for the fourth edition are chapters on comparative patent law, derivation proceedings, and post-grant procedures. Patent Law features numerous time-saving sample forms • flowcharts, diagrams and tables that quickly enhance your understanding of key patent law issues • and hypothetical questions (with answers) that help prepare you for the real-world challenges of patent prosecution. |
