Patent freedom to operate searches, opinions, techniques, and studies /

Anyone involved with patent searching and risk management requires the proper tools and methodology to avoid patent infringement. Designed to build the necessary competencies, techniques, and best practices, this guide addresses all relevant topics, from conducting freedom-to-operate (FTO) studies a...

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Main Author: Zuege, Austen P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham : American Bar Association, 2019.
Subjects:
Patent infringement > United States.
Patent searching > United States.
Reasonable care (Law) > United States.
porušenie patentov
elektronické dokumenty
ISBN:9781634259101
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half Title Page
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Who Should Read This Book
  • 1.2 How to Read This Book
  • 1.2.1 Experienced Practitioners
  • 1.2.2 Newcomers
  • 1.3 What Is at Stake
  • 1.4 Purpose
  • 1.5 Patent FTO Studies vs. Other IP Studies
  • 1.6 A Few Words on Terminology
  • 1.7 A Chapter-by-Chapter Overview
  • Chapter 2 The Basics of Patent Law
  • 2.1 Overview of Patent Rights
  • 2.1.1 Introduction
  • 2.1.2 What Is a Patent?
  • 2.1.2.1 Patent rights
  • 2.1.2.2 Patent types
  • 2.1.3 Patent Documents
  • 2.1.3.1 Cover sheet
  • 2.1.3.2 Figures
  • 2.1.3.3 Specification
  • 2.1.4 Obtaining a Patent
  • 2.1.4.1 Domestic filings
  • 2.1.4.2 International filings
  • 2.1.4.3 Pre-grant publication
  • 2.1.4.4 Patent prosecution
  • 2.1.4.5 Patentability
  • 2.1.4.6 Definiteness
  • 2.1.4.7 Application disclosure requirements
  • 2.1.5 Patent Scope
  • 2.1.5.1 Geographic scope
  • 2.1.5.2 Temporal scope-Patent term
  • 2.1.5.3 Intellectual property scope
  • 2.1.6 Enforcing Rights
  • 2.1.6.1 Direct infringement
  • 2.1.6.2 Inducement
  • 2.1.6.3 Contributory infringement
  • 2.2 Limits on Patent Rights
  • 2.2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2.2 Exhaustion of Patents
  • 2.2.3 Repair and Reconstruction of Patented Articles
  • 2.2.4 Shop Rights
  • 2.2.5 Patent Misuse
  • 2.2.6 35 U.S.C. 271(g) Defenses
  • 2.2.7 Temporary Presence
  • 2.2.8 Prior User Defense
  • 2.3 Licensing and Acquisition of Patent Rights
  • 2.3.1 Introduction
  • 2.3.2 Ownership and Assignment of Patent Rights
  • 2.3.2.1 Establishing ownership rights and recording assignments
  • 2.3.3 Licensing Patents
  • 2.3.3.1 Exclusive licenses
  • 2.3.3.2 Nonexclusive licenses
  • 2.3.3.3 Cross-licensing and standard-essential patents
  • 2.4 Patent Litigation by the Numbers
  • 2.4.1 Costs of Patent Litigation
  • 2.4.1.1 The scope of litigation costs
  • 2.4.1.2 The costs of patent litigation
  • 2.4.1.3 Patent litigation success rates
  • 2.4.1.4 Dealing with litigation costs
  • 2.4.1.5 Costs associated with nonpracticing entities
  • 2.4.2 The Scope of Patent Infringement Remedies
  • 2.4.2.1 Patent damages trends
  • 2.4.2.2 Types of damages
  • 2.4.2.3 Limitations on damages
  • 2.4.2.4 Injunctions
  • Chapter 3 Patent Intelligence Needs
  • 3.1 Responsibility
  • 3.2 Understanding the Industry
  • 3.2.1 What Is the Patent Landscape within the Industry?
  • 3.2.2 What Are the Industry Norms Regarding Patenting?
  • 3.3 Your Company's Approach to IP
  • 3.3.1 The Company's Position and Goals
  • 3.3.2 What Risk Is a Company Willing to Accept?
  • 3.3.3 Considerations for Subsidiaries
  • 3.3.4 Developing Communication between Departments
  • 3.4 Types of Projects
  • 3.4.1 Determining the Business Intelligence Landscape
  • 3.4.2 Watching Select Competitors
  • 3.4.3 A Freedom-to-Operate Study
  • 3.4.4 Invalidity Search for a Particular Patent

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