Most scientists working in biotechnology or related fields of biological research are likely to become an inventor by creating a novel microbe or bioherbicide applying genetic engineering techniques. Though most of these inventors are good at the work which led to the invention, they are relatively naive about the many pitfalls in protecting their invention rights. The present book aims at informing those inventors and potential inventors to become somewhat more knowledgeable about key points in their journey to preserve their legal property rights and, perhaps, gain additional rights in the form of patents. How to decide when an invention is best held as a trade secret and when to apply for patent protection is comprehensively discussed.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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19 black & white illustrations, biography
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ISBN-13
978-3-540-50103-9 (9783540501039)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Contents:
Preserving Property Rights in Biotechnology.- Two Forms of Legal Protection.- Protecting Intellectual Property Rights.- Establishing a Confidential Relationship.- Publishing Research Work.- Disclosure of Research Work to a Government.- The Effects of Prior Public Use.- Choosing Trade Secret or Patent Protection.- Patenting the Invention.- Depositing a Novel Microorganism.- The Patenting Path in the United States.- Appendices.- Supplementary Reading.- Index.
