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
The Fine Print
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Experts
Kazim Agha
Ridout & Maybee LLP
Sadiq Shah
ACS Committee on Patents and Related Matters
Co-Produced With

ACS Chemistry and the Law Division