A patent specialist for the du Pont company advises researchers on how they can improve the worth of their intellectual property, maintain a good patent portfolio, and make the best use of a patent once it has been acquired. Linking the legal system and scientific research, he explains the processes of preparing tight patent proposals.. Encourages researchers to think about the practical aspects of intellectual property and help them to develop strategies to improve its worth.

This book helps scientists decide if a patent is needed and how to develop patent strategies. It shows them how to protect their research by filing the best possible patent and maintaining the strongest patent portfolio. Unravels the legal complexities of the patent process. Provides practical advice on filing an application and dealing with lawyers. Includes tables on filing fees and charts to aid in the decision making process.