Developing a Patent Strategy, 2013 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Drafting Effective Patents, Filing Applications in International Jurisdictions, and ... in Applicable Industries (Inside the Minds)

Developing a Patent Strategy provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on key tips for assisting clients in creating and refining effective patent strategies. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the process of understanding a client's business goals and helping clients through the filing process. These top lawyers offer specific advice on reducing the cost of developing a patent, filing in international jurisdictions, and identifying trends in target industries to predict potential standardizations. From understanding the role portfolios to undergoing mock jury exercises, these experts discuss ways to protect a client's innovation and stress the importance of helping clients navigate the patent litigation process. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-changing field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters include:

1. Alain Villeneuve, Shareholder, Intellectual Property Group, Vedder Price PC - "Counseling Clients Through the Accelerated Twenty-first Century Innovation Cycle: Making the Patenting Process Tolerable in Troubled Times"
2. Stefan J. Kirchanski, Partner, Venable LLP - "Creating Value by Designing Patent Strategies that Make Sound Business Sense"
3. Mark Krietzman, Partner, BakerHostetler - "A Path Through the Mine Field: Architecting Valuable Patent Portfolios for Emerging and Established Companies"
4. Louis J. DelJuidice, Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP - "Tailoring Patent Strategy for Any Size Client"
5. Michael L. Drapkin, Partner, Holland & Hart - "Tailoring Patent Strategies for Specific Clients to Maximize Value"
6. Christopher J. Rourk, Partner, Jackson Walker LLP - "Key Strategic Considerations in Obtaining Domestic and International Patents"
7. Rahul Pathak, Partner, Squire Sanders LLP - "Maximizing a Life Sciences Patent Portfolio's Value by Limiting the Effects of Prior Art"
8. N. Nicole Endejann, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP - "Developing Effective Exclusivity Strategies for Clients in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries"
9. Theresa Kavanaugh, Partner, Technology Companies and Intellectual Property Groups, Goodwin Procter LLP - "Important Trends for Developing a Patent Strategy"
10. Gianna Julian Arnold, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP and Konstantina M. Katcheves, Head of Patents, Trademarks, and Licensing, Lonza Group Ltd. - "Filing Considerations: Whether to File, Where to File, and Whether to Expedite"

Appendices include:

Appendix A: 35 U.S.C. §102 (AIA Effective as of March 16, 2013)
Appendix B: 35 U.S.C. §102 (Current Version)
Appendix C: Invention Disclosure Assignment
Appendix D: Patent Family Tree
Appendix E: Flowchart of Typical International Application Processing
Appendix F: IP Due Diligence Document Request