Publisher's Synopsis
Whether you're initiating a new patent application or checking a specific point of law or procedure, Patents Throughout the World provides concise, current information to ensure that no area of concern is overlooked in securing and maintaining patent protection, or in answering a question about an existing arrangement. Each section of the text serves as a fundamental checklist of the steps that need to be considered in the particular country covered. Experts from around the world have contributed advice and information to this invaluable work, which covers nearly 250 countries and territories.