Protecting and Exploring New Technology and Designs

ISBN-13: 9780419138204 / Angielski / Miękka / 1987 / 436 str.

K. Hodkinson

Opis

The protection of intellectual property rights has become a major concern in recent years. Keith Hodkinson has run Government sponsored professional updating courses for academic and industrial researchers and business executives. The practical questions raised there have helped to make this guide a down-to-earth source of help.

Spis treści

Preface. Intoduction. Protecting trade secrets and know-how. Protection for technology by patents. Designs. Tradel marks and names. Special protection problems. Ownership of inventions and designs. Aspects of managing research and development. Licensing of intellectual property. Non-licensing options. Evaluation, negotiation, implementation of technology agreements. Common licence agreement terms. Pricing technology transfer. Restrictions on exploitation. Enforcing rights in new technology and design. Prospects for reform. Information sources about technology, design and licensing opportunities. Conclusions about intellectual property. Appendices. Index.

O autorze

K. Hodkinson