Introduction to Patent Law

Finally there is an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand single-volume work covering all aspects of U.S. patent law. In a compact paperback format, this introductory text covers the principle legal doctrines, public policy considerations, and procedures for application and enforcement of patents. Writing at a level appropriate for students with or without a technical background, Janice M. Mueller ( a registered U.S. patent attorney) uses succinct author's explanations and visual aids to clarify the often confusing processes of patent law. The author's explanations are remarkably easy to follow, yet as complete and definitive as those found in textbooks twice this length. An idea accompaniment to patent law casebooks, this streamlined work can also serve as a handy reference guide throughout your students academic and legal careers. A complete introduction to patent law in a compact, illustrated paperback: an exclusive focus on patent law provides complete coverage of the doctrines, procedures, and terminology of patents in a single concise volume, rather than in a broader treatment of intellectual property clear explanations of patent law terminology demystify the often confusing procedures and terminology of patents with clear descriptions, visual aids, and boldfaced terms defined in a glossary an accessible yet definitive presentation covers patent law in language that is readily comprehensible to students with no technical background, yet detailed enough to stand as a self-sufficient legal guide visual aids and sample documents clarify legal concepts and procedures at a glance using flowcharts, diagrams, timelines, schematics of inventions, and a sample patent designed to accompany major casebooks, The book's clear topical organization can also support more general intellectual property courses and function as a handy legal or academic referenceMueller, Janice M. is the author of 'Introduction to Patent Law' with ISBN 9780735529212 and ISBN 0735529213.