ABSTRACT

This book provides detailed instructions for reading and writing a patent. The book presents useful instructions for undergraduate and graduate students as well as post-doctoral, researchers and professors in the field of Chemistry and related areas. Written from a practical point of view it answers the simple and often asked question: how should I read and write a patent? The book is particularly directed to graduate students, who are initiating their research and often lack experience with patents. The ability to write and comprehend patents is fundamental for the success of their projects.

chapter chapter one|7 pages

Introduction

chapter chapter two|3 pages

Patent profile

chapter chapter three|35 pages

How to use databases in patent search

chapter chapter four|10 pages

Practical exercises in patent search

chapter chapter five|35 pages

Use of advanced patent search

chapter chapter seven|7 pages

How to read a patent

chapter chapter eight|8 pages

How to write a patent

Basic information

chapter chapter nine|1 pages

Final conclusions and perspectives