How to Invent and Protect Your Invention: A Guide to Patents for Scientists and Engineers / Edition 1

Although chemists, physicists, biologists, polymer scientists, and engineers in industry are involved in potentially patentable work, they are often under-prepared for this all-important field. This book provides a clear, jargon-free, and comprehensive overview of the patenting process tailored specifically to the needs of scientists and engineers, including: Based on lecture notes refined over twenty-five years at The University of Akron, contains practical advice, colorful examples, and a wealth of personal experience from the authors.