Principles of Patent Law: Cases and Materials (University Casebook Series)

Principles of Patent Law: Cases and Materials (University Casebook Series) List Price: $138.00 Offer Price: USD $48.95 See Latest Price & Discount Author Donald S. Chisum Binding: Hardcover Publication Date: 2004-07-08 ISBN 1587787342 Publisher:Foundation Press Editorial Reviews: Product Description The book presents the patent law process sequentially, while highlighting the legal history and discussing the intricacies of law and technology. The authors use case studies, case notes, examples, and problems to illustrate points under consideration. Recognized authorities provide expert commentary and advice, from the viewpoint of both the attorney and the judge. Representative topics include obtaining the patent, utility, infringement, and remedies. Customer Reviews: Review #1: A good introductory casebook on patent law 2010-02-16 The book came with a good deal of highlighting despite the seller's claim that the book was in good condition. On the other hand, I am reasonably satisfied with the content of the book. I bought this book for my patent law class. As a 2L student and a registered patent agent, I am of the opinion that this book provides a solid, intermediate-level foundation for patent law study. It covers the most important doctrines and cases in patent law. The book is more in depth than Mueller's introductory book. If you wish to learn more details of patent law, you can do your further readings on specialized material such as Kayton's treatise. The book is written in a style suitable for a law class, so you don't have law school experience, you may not be used to the presentation of the material. The real learning of patent law comes only with your actual legal practice, but this book provides you the basic knowledge to help you start your patent practice. Lastly, the book does not cover drafting, so you have to learn drafting from other sources. Review #2: I was going to give it five stars... 2009-12-21 First a disclaimer: I haven't read the whole book; I'm just skipping around. That said, I was going to give it five stars, but then I see a section discussing CPA (continuing prosecution applications under 2002 law) which is completely out of date. While in many other respects this books seems quite current, I was disappointed to see that not all sections have been updated. Review #3: Authoritative yet accessible 2008-12-08 Excellent historical overview and sidebar essays add an additional perspective to the topic. Most, but not all, of the case-specific discussions are well-written. Chapters on Section 102 (Novelty) and 103 (Obviousness) are sufficiently detailed to tease apart the complexity of these concepts. Review #4: Fun and interesting 2007-08-17 This textbook is actually readable; it's fun, yet it provides all the details you could possibly want.