Main description:

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.

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Patent profile 3. How to use databases in patent search 4. Practical exercises in patent search 5. Use of advanced patent search 6. Practical exercises by the advanced patent search 7. How to read a patent 8. How to write a patent: basic information 9. Final conclusions and perspectives