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Patents in chemistry and biotechnology

This book guides lay readers through the complexities of the British, European, and US patent systems. It is a complete revision of the author's 1982 book Patents for Chemists , and has been updated, particularly with respect to changes in US law. There are three new chapters on the patenting of pharmaceuticals and biotechnological inventions, reflecting the recent developments in these fields.This book is a new edition of Patents for Chemists , and guides the lay reader through the complexities of the European, British, and U.S. patent systems. In 1978, the British Patents Act came into force, the European Patent Office began operations, and international patenting was made easier by the Patent Co-operations Treaty. Since the author described these fundamental changes, there have been many further developments, particularly in the field of patent protection for pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology has rapidly increased in importance. For this book, the earlier version has been completely revised and rewritten, and the coverage now includes three new chapters on the patenting of pharmaceutical and biotechnological inventions.

Patents for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology : fundamentals of global law, practice, and strategy

Rev. ed. of : Patents in chemistry and biotechnology. 2nd ed. 1986The chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industries worldwide rely upon being able to patent inventions in order to protect investment in research and development, and to reap commercial rewards. This book guides the reader through the legal and procedural complexities of the British, European, Japanese and US patent systems, and explains in detail the role of patent practitioners (both in-house and in private practice) in maximizing the commercial potential of their client's or company's innovative products. This is the third edition of the author's highly acclaimed Patents for Chemists. It provides vital updating and much expanded coverage, while retaining the focus upon the relevant technology and industry practices that sets it apart from more general books on patent law and procedure. Patents for Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology provides a complete description of the techniques and industry know-how that underlie successful patent practice and portfolio management and will be invaluable to all patent agents and practitioners working in the area of patent law. With its lucid and accessible presentation and practical approach, this book will also be welcomed by scientists, researchers and managers without a legal background. FROM THE REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS 'Dr Grubb thoroughly exposes the patent system in a way with which few of his professional peers will quarrel, and his book should be in every chemical/biological patent department library' European Intellectual Property Review 'an excellent book for anyone interested in patents' International Review of Industrial Property and Copyright Law 'a sensible, practical appraisal of the case law and decisions - easy to read and very informative' CIPA Journal '[A] sterling feature of this work is its truly global perspective' Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (US).

Patents for chemists