Intellectual Property in Consumer Electronics, Software and Technology Startups - Softcover

Halt Jr., Jr. Gerald B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1493947966 ISBN 13: 9781493947966

Publisher: Springer, 2016

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive guide to procuring, utilizing and monetizing intellectual property rights, tailored for readers in the high-tech consumer electronics and software industries, as well as technology startups.  Numerous, real examples, case studies and scenarios are incorporated throughout the book to illustrate the topics discussed.  Readers will learn what to consider throughout the various creative phases of a product’s lifespan from initial research and development initiatives through post-production.  Readers will gain an understanding of the intellectual property protections afforded to U.S. corporations, methods to pro-actively reduce potential problems, and guidelines for future considerations to reduce legal spending, prevent IP theft, and allow for greater profitability from corporate innovation and inventiveness.

About this title

About the Author

Gerald B. Halt Jr. is a shareholder at Volpe and Koenig P.C.

From the Back Cover

This book provides a comprehensive guide to procuring, utilizing and monetizing intellectual property rights, tailored for readers in the high-tech consumer electronics and software industries, as well as technology startups. Numerous, real examples, case studies and scenarios are incorporated throughout the book to illustrate the topics discussed. Readers will learn what to consider throughout the various creative phases of a product’s lifespan from initial research and development initiatives through post-production. Readers will gain an understanding of the intellectual property protections afforded to U.S. corporations, methods to pro-actively reduce potential problems, and guidelines for future considerations to reduce legal spending, prevent IP theft, and allow for greater profitability from corporate innovation and inventiveness.

• Offers a comprehensive guide to intellectual property for readers in high-tech consumer electronics, software and technology startups;
• Uses real case studies to illustrate concepts covered;
• Discusses most recent changes to the U.S. patent laws, such as the America Invents Act;
• Describes specifics of protections offered, as well as benefits and shortcomings of each type;
• Provides guidance on IP implementation, procedures for protecting IP and which types of protections are necessary.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493947966
• ISBN 13: 9781493947966
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 263