Software patents worldwide
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Software patents worldwide
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business , Kluwer Law International, 2008
- v. 1
Available at 2 libraries
  Aomori
  Iwate
  Miyagi
  Akita
  Yamagata
  Fukushima
  Ibaraki
  Tochigi
  Gunma
  Saitama
  Chiba
  Tokyo
  Kanagawa
  Niigata
  Toyama
  Ishikawa
  Fukui
  Yamanashi
  Nagano
  Gifu
  Shizuoka
  Aichi
  Mie
  Shiga
  Kyoto
  Osaka
  Hyogo
  Nara
  Wakayama
  Tottori
  Shimane
  Okayama
  Hiroshima
  Yamaguchi
  Tokushima
  Kagawa
  Ehime
  Kochi
  Fukuoka
  Saga
  Nagasaki
  Kumamoto
  Oita
  Miyazaki
  Kagoshima
  Okinawa
  Korea
  China
  Thailand
  United Kingdom
  Germany
  Switzerland
  France
  Belgium
  Netherlands
  Sweden
  Norway
  United States of America
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At head of title: Kluwer Law International
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
Today's patent attorneys and counsel representing clients involved with software must be able to access reliable information on patent processes worldwide. Software Patents Worldwide is the only resource providing expert insights and how-to guidance on drafting patent claims in the world's key markets, which means you can practice with confidence and avoid errors - even in unfamiliar territory. A brand new resource, Software Patents Worldwide covers both mature and developing systems, enabling you to ask the right questions in each circumstance. This one-of-a-kind resource will help you answer key questions such as: What is the proper procedure for obtaining a software patent? How do we enforce our patents? Is it even worth obtaining a patent in this jurisdiction? How do the requirements of one jurisdiction compare to those of another? How is the country's Patent Act interpreted by local courts? And more Each chapter of Software Patents Worldwide follows the same outline, making it easy to find information quickly - and compare jurisdictions!
Introduction to country/region Frequently Asked Questions regarding software patents in the country/region Introduction to the legal system of the country/region Court System Patent System Overview of the software industry in the country/region Legal Basis according to current Patent Act How the Patent Office Interprets the Patent Act Patent Examination Guidelines in general Specific Guidelines for software patents (if any) Specific Guidelines for business method patents (if any) Historical Development Fields of Technology - specific, noteworthy examples that demonstrate the scope of protection afforded to software patents in the country/region How to Draft a Software Patent for the Country/Region Claims Specification Drawings Examples Infringement and Enforcement Future Directions
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