A very readable reference to the rapidly growing area of intellectual property law, this is an invaluable, accessible and unique practical resource to all major areas of IP and the most common aspects of practicing in those areas. Organized by practice area, it provides important background and history as well as information on prosecution and litigation for patents; trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, and trade secrets; and copyright. It is an ideal resource for newer practitioners, attorneys with a more general legal practice, and summer interns. The authors, both experienced IP practitioners, offer important background information regarding the fundamentals of the major areas of the law. Explaining how to handle matters from prosecution to litigation, this book will help even the greenest of those in the area of IP obtain practical knowledge on the typical handlings of various aspects of IP ranging from procurement to enforcement and everything in between.
The book's general information on all facets of procurement and litigation in the various IP areas helps practitioners can understand terms, be familiar with common documents, and learn what is needed in a situation without having to delve into endless research or taking time to question others.