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“[U]ses examples from industries including software and biotechnology to explain the mechanics of the fast-changing intellectual property field.”–SciTech Book News

“A useful resource for students and non-lawyers. It explains the complex subject of patent law in a clear, accurate, and lively way, with examples anyone can understand.”–Mark Lemley, Professor of Law and Director of the Program in Law, Science & Technology, Stanford University

“An invaluable companion for students and practitioners alike. It offers a patient, thorough, and accessible introduction to patent law and plicy, and it reminds its reader why the patent system is at once frustrating and inspiring. Truth be told, it is one of the few books appropriate both for my students and for my Mom.”–Douglas Lichtman, Professor of Law The University of Chicago


Book Description

A thorough and practical introduction to patent law: what it covers and how it works to protect intellectual property.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Praeger; 2 edition (September 30, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 027598205X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0275982058
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #671,782 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best concise manual for beginners and experts alike., January 28, 1999
This book represents the best one-volume reference for beginners and experts interested in patent law. It is immensely helpful as a quick reference guide for materials that might be useful in legal proceedings. It is also an invaluable teaching tool that presents a fluid, cogent view of the full breadth of patent law. Students would be well advised to secure a copy and read it from cover to cover. (Thankfully, the book has none of the boring and irrelevant historical anecdotes that seem to grow like vestigial flesh on all the other treatises as the law and events pass them by.) The book strikes a fair balance between the detail necessary to comprehend fully the depth of patent law issues and the generality needed by those who are in search of a quick and ready understanding of patent law as a whole or one of its narrow component parts. In short, this book is an invaluable source for executives, technical experts, patent prosecutors, litigators and students.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent warm-up for the real thing, August 23, 2002
By Beaumont Twomiles "cee" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
While waiting to find out if my application to the PTO to sit for the next patent bar exam was approved, and prior to obtaining a full-fledged course of study on patent practice, I decided to invest in this book to get a better idea of what I was getting into. I must say that not only did I get a comprehensive introduction to the topic, but it was also an enjoyable read. The author uses subtle humor to get the points across, as exemplified by his use of various, patented mousetrap designs as examples, and his knowledge of patent law is superb. Indeed, there is hardly a page in the book sans footnotes and citations to case law.

Now that I am into the thick of learning the subject in detail in preparation for the exam, I find the subject matter familiar and that the overall perspective gained from Patent Law Essentials is invaluable.

This is a well organized, informative book that should be useful to any technical professional, especially, who wishes to demystify the arcane practice of patent prosecution.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A five star book, August 23, 2000
By John R. Yates, Jr. (Los Angeles, California United States) - See all my reviews
This book provides an excellent, concise and clear explanation of basic patent law and current "hot" issues in the law. I am an experienced lawyer who wanted to inform himself about this area of law, and it was great for that purpose. In addition, many cases illustrative of the decisional law on various issues are cited in footnotes, so it is very easy to follow up on any issues one desires. Well worth the price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Patent Law Essentials
This is an excellent introduction on patent law basics. I found it extremely easy to read and understand the concepts of patent law. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rene Kapik

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, Helpful
As a non-Japanese person, I found this book to be very clear and concise. Serves as a great starting point for someone wanting to learn a great deal about the current state of US... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lloyd Alexander

5.0 out of 5 stars the best book for foreign students or professionals
I am Japanese. This book is the best for foreign students or professionals who begin to study US patent law. Plain English and clear points. Thank you!
Published on October 17, 2007 by Sachikom

5.0 out of 5 stars Good overview, but a little outdated
I read this, along with many other books from amazon on patent law, in order to prepare for the patent bar exam as inexpensively as possible. Read more
Published on June 17, 2007 by Patent Pro

5.0 out of 5 stars Essentially Great
By far the most useful and best written overview of patent law I have found. Very good as both an introduction for those new to the field and a review for those already involved... Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by J. C. Rosenberg

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the scientific professional
Perfect for the scientific professional or manager who must deal
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Published on March 10, 2003 by stewart950

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and informative
This book gets to the point and is very well organized. The author apparently put a lot of thought into the flow of the book, making it very intuitive to follow. Read more
Published on March 11, 2002 by D. Khoo

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and concise introduction to patent law
I read this book while preparing for my patent law exam at law school. I found it very useful: it is a complete and up to date introduction into the patent act and how it is... Read more
Published on January 5, 2002 by Paul P.

5.0 out of 5 stars I am taking his final on Monday
Professor Durham is a wonderful professor and you, reader, can see his organized mind at its patent best in this book. Read more
Published on November 26, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for a fundamental understanding of patent law
This book covers general concepts in patent law very well. The book is easy for a layperson to understand (I am not an attorney), yet detailed enough to provide a good... Read more
Published on October 2, 2001 by James Ryley

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