Fundamentals of Patenting and Licensing for Scientists and Engineers

This book is the first of its kind to teach scientists and engineers beyond simply getting a patent granted. Rather, it also introduces the basis of patent licensing and related business aspects to inventors in order to help them create better patents that can be capitalized. This book covers aspects from basic concepts of patent laws, patent preparation to patent post granting and patent licensing in an easy-to-understand language for inventors. It also provides tips and pitfalls on how an inventor should assist in all phases of patent filing, prosecution and licensing. Through the author's extensive scientific background and experience, numerous cases are provided.