Drafting Patents for Litigation and Licensing - 4th Edition - H Wayne Porter

Drafting Patents for Litigation and Licensing 4th Edition H Wayne Porter ISBN 9781641059015

This highly regarded two-volume treatise offers a current and authoritative resource for intellectual property professionals who provide patent prosecution services and risk analysis in an increasingly complex litigation landscape. Produced through the collaborative efforts of seasoned practitioners, Drafting Patents for Litigation and Licensing emphasizes real-world examples drawn from judicial decisions—particularly those of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit—where patents are construed, enforced, or licensed. The lessons derived from these cases are organized by legal principle and technology area, delivering practical guidance on drafting enforceable patents, avoiding common pitfalls, and maximizing strategic value.

This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the decade-long impact of the landmark Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) and the substantial reforms it introduced to patent practice through extensive implementation and rulemaking. The continued influence of AIA-related decisions, especially those issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board on claim scope and validity, has created a need for additional practitioner guidance. Compounding this complexity, recent Supreme Court decisions addressing patent eligibility and enforcement have contributed to uncertainty and inconsistency in claim drafting and interpretation.

Expanded and reorganized across two volumes, this edition provides a comprehensive review of these legislative, administrative, and judicial developments, paired with practical instruction on how to apply them effectively. It analyzes key changes since the Third Edition, including significant court decisions affecting patent scope and validity, as well as the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings. As ongoing patent law reform continues to generate activity in Congress and the courts, this treatise—and its future supplements—will remain an essential resource for navigating an evolving patent system with confidence.

Drafting Patents for Litigation and Licensing 4th Edition H Wayne Porter ISBN 9781641059015, 978-1641059015 & 978-16410-59015

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H Wayne Porter