Patent Law, Third Edition (Aspen Treatise Series)

In fact that's been my issue with many other publications/ readings on Patent Law- they assume you're a lawyer or have a legal background and introduce terms and acronyms without explanation. This book does not.

This author does a great job at bridging the gap between those, like me, w/an Engineering degree and someone within the legal profession.

In the first chapter alone, I found more information on the essence/basics of Patent Law than in any other research. All in one book- as a matter of fact; all in the first chapter. It was engaging and insightful enough that I read the entire 1st chapter in one sitting.

This would be a great tool for the Engineers out there looking to understand the legal world we all work within. Learn how to claim and protect your IP! Don't worry I didn't know what that meant either... until I read the book.

(Okay, it stands for Intellectual Property)


Great introductory book on patent law for scientific professionals   June 23, 2008
Hongyi Wang (Houston TX)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Although intended for law school students, this title can be very useful for scientific professionals who frequently encounter patent-related issues in today's industrial R&D world. Particularly I find its great value for researchers in the fields of chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.

The best feature of the book is that the author successfully breaks down the often abstract and difficult statutes, laws and prosecution into easily understandable texts. She is so good at using specific cases and examples to explain important points that a chemist/biochemist like me can read the book without much difficulty or inconvenience. It has a list of discussed cases where you can find familiar names such as: Amgen, Baker Hughes, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Genentech, Dow, Eli Lilly, Gen-Probe, Merck, Perkin-Elmer, Pharmacia, etc.

As a textbook in law school, it covers some patent (law) history and its societal impacts which may not be interesting for some practical purposes. It is certainly not a patent examiner's handbook or MPEP, nor is it a preparation book for patent bar exam.

If a chemist wants to quickly grasp some background without reading this 400-page book, I recommend the excellent materials provided by American Chemical Society to its members through its website.


extremely helpful and comprehensive   April 7, 2004
John Fitzgerald (Chicago, IL USA)
11 out of 14 found this review helpful

I bought this book in preparation for my Patent Law exam, and it turned out to be much more helpful than my casebook, my other outlines, or anything my professor said in class. It is comprehensive, accessible, and very current. I would highly recommend this book to law students, lawyers, and others who need a well-written and well-researched introduction to the topic. It's simply the best in its field.


Simple, to the point, Lots of Jurisprudence, Excellent book to understand patents!   April 13, 2009
A. Fernandez (D.R.)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I am a LL.M. Student. Initially I had to prepare my classes with the traditional Case Book. This was frustrating, because sometimes the Tech/Language is difficult to follow. Then, I found this wonderful book. Its very easy to follow, with pretty simple examples. Very well organize. She makes Patents very intuitive. The author first explain everything with A + B Examples, then she enters to more difficult stuff. If you don't have a tech background, this is your book! I think, this book is suitable even for business managers that wants to know about patents. GREAT BOOK!


Excellent Book, Patent Law in Plain Words   July 12, 2007
Jim PA (New York, NY United States)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

It really gives me a whole picture of what patent law is about. I bought this book for my patent bar exam.It might not be the great book for that. It helps me, however, understand basic concepts and clarify many confusions in patent preparation and prosecution. I've heard that it's quite helpful for law students studying patent law, and even beyond school.