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Principles of Patent Law

3rd Edition
Roger E. Schechter | John R. Thomas
ISBN: 9780314276681
Subject: Intellectual Prop-Patent Law
Format: Print - Softbound
Page Count: 610
Copyright: 2019 | Status: In Stock
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The new edition of this leading text on patent law is an indispensable tool for both students and practitioners. The authoritative exposition of the law includes thoughtful analysis of the intricacies of the America Invents Act, in-depth discussion of nearly twenty recent Supreme Court decisions on patent law, and thorough treatment of all the leading Federal Circuit precedents. The volume also contains detailed materials on international issues, trade secret law, and specialized topics including plant patents, design patents and the Hatch-Waxman Act. The accessible prose, numerous illustrative examples, and humorous asides make the book user-friendly even for those who lack previous exposure to the field.


Imprint: West Academic Publishing
Series: Concise Hornbook Series
Publication Date: 04/08/2019

Roger E. Schechter, George Washington University Law School

John R. Thomas, Georgetown University Law Center

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