The fast pace of scientific and technical developments, coupled with the ongoing changes in the legal landscape, make intellectual property (IP) protection more important than ever.  Whether you are involved in creating, developing, protecting, or purchasing IP, understanding the various types of IP is vital.  Equally important is understanding the different protection measures and effective ways of asserting your IP rights under different circumstances.  This session will provide a primer on the key IP concepts—including protection of one’s own IP, preventative measures individuals and businesses should consider, and recent developments in IP protection and litigation.  The discussion will center on patent and trade secret issues that commonly arise with scientific and technical developments.  The session will be particularly helpful for scientists and engineers, but also applicable to those who work with, or would like to learn more about, intellectual property.

Intellectual property (IP) protection for scientists and engineers

ACS Fall 2021

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