Editorial Reviews:
Book Description
Business has always been driven by ingenuity and innovation. Now, more than ever, with an economy built on "knowledge work" and intangible value, developing--and protecting--intellectual property is vital for individuals and organizations alike. This book presents a brief but thorough survey of U.S. patent law, presented in the clearest possible terms for nonspecialists--including scientists, engineers, business managers, and entrepreneurs--as well as students and practitioners of patent and intellectual property law.
Customer Reviews:
Review #1: The BEST book on Patent Law
2006-02-05 
This is undoubtedly the BEST book on Patent Law. It is written so well that you could read it as a bed time story. It's name couldn't be more accurate -- "Essentials" -- that's ALL it is. No fluff, no distractions. Just pure distilled patent law principles and concepts. There's a reason this book sells for $100. It would be worth buying at twice that cost. I highly recommend it.
Review #2: Perfect for the scientific professional
2003-03-10
Perfect for the scientific professional or manager who must deal
with U.S. patents. Although technical throughout, I was never
lost or floundering. Well organized, well written, and just the
length and depth, I wish all technical books were of this
quality.This book does NOT deal with corporate strategy for intellectual
property, nor does it get into much detail on how to write a
patent. There are, however, other books that directly address
these topics.
Review #3: An excellent warm-up for the real thing
2002-08-23
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.
Review #4: Concise and informative
2002-03-11
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. I've learned more from this small book, than I have from a book 5 times the size. The footnotes all throughout the book are excellent references as well (especially when studying for the patent exam). The author seems extremely knowledgable, and more importantly, does a great job relaying that knowlege onto the reader.
Review #5: Complete and concise introduction to patent law
2002-01-05
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 applied by the Patent and Trademark Office and the courts. It contains all necessary references that a lawyer needs but the language is clear enough that an interested layman can understand it as well. It is not a "How to get a patent yourself book" however - it is for laywers or for people used to reading legal texts. |
