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Zusatztext About the Perspectives in Nanotechnology series: For those exploring the scientific implications of nanotechnology and its impact on our society and institutions! resources are often limited to general Web sources or scientific papers and market research publications-which are thorough! but often too expensive! technical! or tedious. Designed to engage a broad array of professionals! scientists! students! and other nano-aware individuals! this series offers authoritative! yet reader-friendly analyses without compromising depth. These concise paperback works provide unique insight into the cultural! ethical! environmental! economic! workforce development! and legal facets of the nano revolution. Informationen zum Autor Patrick M. Boucher Klappentext Providing a broad overview of how a variety of different legal principles may advance or hinder efforts to commercialize nanotechnology! Nanotechnology: Legal Aspects discusses intellectual property rights in terms of acquiring rights to specific products and producing such products without infringing on the rights of others. It examines how patent law impacts the scope of nanotechnology patents and how these laws are considered by the patent office. This comprehensive text also addresses numerous regulatory issues as well as liability issues. Case studies and discussion questions are also included in each chapter to illustrate theoretical concepts in a practical context. Zusammenfassung Explores the various legal doctrines that may apply to the development, commercialization, and use of nano-products. This book discusses possible modifications for handling nano-specific demands. It includes case studies and discussion questions, which illustrate theoretical concepts in a practical context. Inhaltsverzeichnis Protection. Regulation. Liability.
