The Basics of the Patent System

Matthew Y Ma

Chapter 1 in Fundamentals of Patenting and Licensing for Scientists and Engineers, 2015, pp 3-26 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: To many people, patents are associated with intelligence, pride and honor. Being granted a patent is considered a significant achievement. But, although obtaining a patent is certainly a milestone, it is certainly not the ultimate goal. The focus of this book is to provide you with various technical, business and legal perspectives regarding patents and the patenting process, with the ultimate goal of helping you to create high quality patents that have the potential to be commercialized. This chapter introduces the basics of patenting by explaining the patent system and the patent value chain. It also clarifies some common misconceptions about patents.

Keywords: Patent; Patent Law; Patent Filing; Patent Licensing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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