Global Patents: An Introduction to International Intellectual Property

June 16, 2016

Intellectual property can be a key business asset for any entity that can provide significant commercial value. For most entities involved in the chemical art, patents can help provide protection for an invention, while aiding in their monetization. The presentation will provide a brief introduction to patents, types of patents, and criteria for assessing patentability. This will be followed by a discussion on the different routes to global patent protection, with a discourse on the pros and cons of the different routes.

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What You Will Learn

An introduction to the different types of patents and the criteria for assessing patentability
The different routes to global patent protection with their pros and cons
Advice for those interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property and patent law

Additional Resources

Committee on Patents and Related Matters

What Every Chemist Should Know About Patents (Third Edition) from CPRM
Global Patent Protection, an Overview from CPRM
ScienceIP - Search the world’s scientific and technical literature from CAS
PatentPak - Access to searchable full-text patents from major patent offices worldwide from CAS

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