Invention Analysis and Claiming : A Patent Lawyer's Guide, Second Edition

Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyer's Guide, Second Edition, presents a comprehensive approach to analyzing inventions and capturing them in a sophisticated set of patent claims. A central theme is the importance of using the problem-solution paradigm to identify the'inventive concept'before the claim-drafting begins. The book's teachings are grounded in'old school'principles of patent practice that, before now, have been learned only on the job from supervisors and mentors. In addition, a new chapter is devoted to means-plus-function claiming--explaining its history, how the Federal Circuit case law has dramatically affected the practice in this realm, and how the patent practitioner can secure appropriately broad coverage for the inventive concept while not triggering'means-plus-function treatment.'Questions at the end of each chapter have been added to: Confirm the understanding of the principles presented; Explore the jurisprudential and practical implications of those principles; and Try out the invention analysis and claim drafting skills taught in the chapterFor additional information regarding the topic please visit Ronald Slusky's Invention Analysis and Claiming Seminar for events near you. Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyer's Guide, Second Edition, presents a comprehensive approach to analyzing inventions and capturing them in a sophisticated set of patent claims. A central theme is the importance of using the problem-solution paradigm to identify the "inventive concept" before the claim-drafting begins. The book's teachings are grounded in "old school" principles of patent practice that, before now, have been learned only on the job from supervisors and mentors.

Questions at the end of each chapter have been added to:
•Confirm the understanding of the principles presented;
•Explore the jurisprudential and practical implications of those principles; and
•Try out the invention analysis and claim drafting skills taught in the chapter.

Are concepts From the problem (not the embodiment) Problem-solution statement Problem-solution statement; reaching for breadth Problem-solution statement; reining in overbreadth Features and the planned retreat Solution-based independent claims Departure-based independent claims Intermediate- and narrow-scope claims Definition claims The dependent claims Claims with functional language Means plus function Settings and direct infringers Claim types Diversity Review with enforcement in mind The background and summary The detailed description Rejections; amend or argue? Amendments Working with the inventor. "Presents a comprehensive approach to analyzing inventions and capturing them in a sophisticated set of patent claims. A central theme is the importance of using the problem-solution paradigm to identify the 'inventive concept' before the claim-drafting begins. The book's teachings are grounded in 'old school' principles of patent practice that, before now, have been learned only on the job from supervisors and mentors"--Page 4 of cover