Intellectual Property in Academia

A Practical Guide for Scientists and Engineers

• Author(s): Nadya Reingand,
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Pages: 352
• ISBN_10: 1439837015
  ISBN_13: 9781439837016
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Science / Physics / General , Technology & Engineering / Electrical , Technology & Engineering / Materials Science / General , Technology & Engineering / Environmental / General , Science / Life Sciences / General ,

Description:... This book provides a practical understanding of intellectual property basics relevant in an academic environment. It describes the process of performing a comprehensive prior art search, determining business value, filing for a patent, licensing to companies, and using follow-up patents to create a valuable portfolio. The text also covers starting a new business and recent changes in patent application procedures. A special chapter addresses issues in copyright law relevant to academics, such as determining what is copyrightable in reporting an industry-sponsored project.