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Patent Law and Theoryby T. Takenaka
Edward Elgar Publishing 2009; US$ 40.00Offers a comprehensive research source for patent protection in three major jurisdictions: the United States, Europe and Japan. Offering tips for practitioners to protect their intellectual assets in technologies effectively in the global market, this book is of interest to legal scholars and students, as well as lawyers and patent attorneys. more...
Protecting and Exploiting New Technology and Designsby K. Hodkinson
Spon Press 1987; US$ 179.95The protection of intellectual property rights has become a major concern in recent years. The opportunities being seized, or lost, in areas such as computer software or biotechnology have captured most of the headlines but in every research facility, whatever the subject, there is an increased awareness of the importance to R & D management of a more commercial attitude. Keith Hodkinson has run Government sponsored "professional updating" courses for academic and industrial researchers and business executives. The practical questions raised there and the advice found most useful have all helped to make this guide a down-to-earth source of help which will be of immediate, profitable use to its readers. Appendices to the book as well as giving... more...
Intellectual Property Damagesby Mark A. Glick; Lara A. Reymann; Richard Hoffman
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 240.00A comprehensive resource for anyone involved in intellectual property litigation With Intellectual Property Damages you'll get the basics of the intellectual property litigation process, the essential "rules" in postulating damages theories, the basics of IP law, the economic policies that are the foundation for much of IP litigation, the skills necessary to correctly calculate damages in IP cases--and more! Order your copy today! more...
Patents, Profits and Powerby Curtis Cook
Kogan Page 2003; US$ 20.70Patents, Profits and Power explores the rapid development of IP in the global economy and reveals theft, piracy and infringements on IP at every level, from the state to the individual. Curtis Cook examines the less desirable players on the world stage, why they choose to defy the law, how the rest of the world is responding and how you can survive and thrive in this environment. He also considers the impact of IP on our daily lives and how it has become a pervasive, yet virtually imperceptible force in many societies. more...
Patent Strategyby Anthony L. Miele
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 125.00FROM PATENT TO PROFIT Patents and patent strategies are increasingly pertinent to the success of information age businesses, from affecting valuations to gaining tax advantages to increasing the starting price per share when taking a company public. Patent Strategy illustrates the impact patents can have on technology-driven businesses' tactical and strategic efforts. Here is step-by-step guidance to the patent process, the laws, and basic strategies-from a business-goal perspective-so that middle and upper-level managers can recognize the significance of patents in relation to a particular business and can incorporate proper patent management efforts into their business framework. In addition, this book serves as an invaluable reference... more...
Online Dispute Resolution For Businessby Colin Rule
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 34.95In this original and highly useful resource, Colin Rule—a pioneer in the field of online dispute resolution (ODR)—shows how ODR can be used to resolve conflicts which inevitably arise both online and offline in business and commerce. Based on exclusive research and up-to-date best practices, Online Dispute Resolution for Business presents expert advice on how ODR can save time and money, offering timely suggestions and proven approaches for resolving business related conflicts online. more...
Comprehensive Intellectual Capital Managementby Nermien Al-Ali
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 80.00Learn the fundamentals, practices and models of intellectual capital management with this essential resource. Providing a business-oriented, critical review of the definitions, practices, tools and models that are available today, its approach enables you to understand and retain the cutting-edge issues in the emerging field of intellectual capital management. Includes a diagnostic tool that you can use to assess your position on the continuum of intellectual capital management and leverage your competitive advantage Provides plenty of real-life examples and case studies, including Dow Chemical and American Skandia Offers checklists for steps required for the three main processes of intellectual capital management: knowledge, innovation... more...
Managing Intellectual Propertyby Chris Fitzsimmons
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2002; US$ 12.99Fast track route to managing and exploiting intellectual property Covers the key areas of managing IPR from the alternative forms available and their means of protection to approaches for creating revenue and leveraging value Examples and lessons from some of the world's most successful businesses, including BTG, IBM, Qualcomm and the Teletubbies, and ideas from the smartest thinkers, including Kevin Rivette, Jessica Litman, Thomas Stewart and Seth Shulman Includes a comprehensive resources guide more...
Essentials of Patentsby Andy Gibbs; Bob DeMatteis
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 40.00While there are many books on "how to patent" and patent law, Essentials of Patents delivers practical advice on how to leverage patents as a powerful competitive corporate tool. This is not your "ordinary patent book". It's emphasis is directed to patent management with the express emphasis of increasing shareholder value, and it's audience, each with its own chapter, includes the CEO / ICO, CFO, CTO, and cross functional managers of HR, Engineering, Manufacturing and IT. Essentials of Patents is arguably one of the first works on intellectual property that drives home the importance of patent creation, protection and exploitation throughout the enterprise. Gibbs and DeMatteis show how patents can enhance competitive intelligence, product... more...
Foreign Direct Investmentby Bijit Bora
Routledge 2002; US$ 180.00Pulling together contributions from an array of international experts, this study combines theoretical with empirical work on issues such as compatable general equilibrium modelling, trade, intellectual property, environment and labour. more...









