Business Method Patents

Business Method Patents

Author: Gregory A. Stobbs

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Published: 2011-10-25

Total Pages: 2458

ISBN-13: 0735510032

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In a landmark decision, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Signature Financial v. State Street Bank held that business methods may be patented. Recently, the US Supreme Court in Bilski v. Kappos left the door open for the availability of patents for business methods. These holdings, together with the explosive growth of electronic commerce and technology, make the business method patent an important growth area of intellectual property. Now in a revised Looseleaf format, this completely updated Second Edition of Business Method Patents is your guide to the unique opportunities and risks in this emerging area of intellectual property law. Business Method Patents, Second Edition is your authoritative source for expert guidance on: The landmark Supreme Court decision in Bilski v. Kappos USPTO view on business method patents, including an overview of BPAI rulings Mechanics of the patent application Prior art searches Drafting claims for business method or model and e-commerce inventions Drafting the complete specification Drawings required for business method patents Building a strategic patent portfolio Litigating business method patents International protection for business methods


Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.


Intellectual Property, 2019 Cumulative Supplement

Intellectual Property, 2019 Cumulative Supplement

Author: Russell L. Parr

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-03-27

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1119538246

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Update yourself on the latest developments in intellectual property regulation and practices As the 2019 supplement to the Fifth Edition of Intellectual Property, Valuation, Exploitation, and Infringement Damages, this handbook covers changes made to laws and industry practices within the last year since the current edition's release. Like its parent volume, it is designed to simplify the process of attaching a dollar amount to intangible assets, be it for licensing, mergers and acquisitions, loan collateral, or investment purposes. The author explains commonly used strategies for determining the value of intellectual property, as well as methods used to set royalty rates based on investment rates of returns. The text also examines the business economics of strategies involving intellectual property licensing and joint ventures, providing practical tools for evaluating the investment aspects of such arrangements and discussing the legal, tax, and accounting practices and procedures related to them. In addition, analytical models are provided that can be used to determine reasonable royalty rates for licensing and for determining fair equity splits in joint venture arrangements. The author gives these models practical applications, critiquing commonly used royalty rate derivation techniques and presenting real world examples of exploitation strategies being used by major corporations. Understand the theory behind intellectual property law and industry practices Learn from practical real-world case studies Ensure compliance with any relevant regulations Get ahead of the competition by subscribing and being among the first to receive the supplement Written by the President of Intellectual Property Research Associates, this supplement is an excellent expansion of the foundation laid in Intellectual Property, Valuation, Exploitation, and Infringement Damages. It will prove a valuable investment for any professional whose field deals with intellectual property, its law, and its administration.


Guidelines for Preparing Patent Landscape Reports

Guidelines for Preparing Patent Landscape Reports

Author: World Intellectual Property Organization

Publisher: WIPO

Published: 2015-08-24

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 9280525298

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These Guidelines are designed both for general users of patent information, as well as for those involved in producing Patent Landscape Reports (PLRs). They provide step-by-step instructions on how to prepare a PLR, as well as background information such as objectives, patent analytics, concepts and frameworks.


Accountants' Handbook, 2011 Cumulative Supplement

Accountants' Handbook, 2011 Cumulative Supplement

Author: Lynford Graham

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-03-29

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0470610808

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Accountants continue to find it difficult to keep abreast of the flood of issuances by FASB and AICPA, as well as the numerous interpretations and bulletins issued to explain them. This highly regarded reference is relied on by a considerable part of the accounting profession in their day-to-day work. Accountants, auditors, bankers, lawyers, financial analysts, and other preparers and users of accounting information will turn to this resource again and again for reliable answers to questions on accounting and financial reporting.


Accountants' Handbook, 2009 Cumulative Supplement

Accountants' Handbook, 2009 Cumulative Supplement

Author: D. R. Carmichael

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-03-09

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0470286539

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Accountants continue to find it difficult to keep abreast of the flood of issuances by FASB and AICPA, as well as the numerous interpretations and bulletins issued to explain them. Accountants' Handbook, Eleventh Edition, 2009 Cumulative Supplement has the longest tradition of providing comprehensive coverage to accounting professionals. It provides quick, understandable, and thorough exposure to complex accounting-related subjects. As well, it demystifies the complexity of accounting principles and the practice that dominates the accounting industry increases. For accountants, CFOs, controllers.