Intellectual Property in the Food Technology Industry Protecting Your Innovation /

• Main Authors: O¿Donnell, Ryan W. (Author), O¿Malley, John J. (Author), Huis, Randolph J. (Author), Halt, Jr., Gerald B. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2008.
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Food > Biotechnology.; Commercial law.; Food Science.; Chemistry/Food Science, general.; Commercial Law.

Considering the effort and funding devoted to a company's success, understanding Intellectual Property rights patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and licensing is essential. Establishing appropriate internal policies from the outset can prevent companies from learning a costly and painful lesso...

Table of Contents:

• Overview of Intellectual Property Rights
• Patents
• Trade Secret Protection
• Trademarks and Trade Dress
• Copyrights
• Domain Names
• Intellectual Property Issues in Labeling and Marketing
• IMPLEMENTING IP PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
• Seven Basic Steps to Getting Started
• Deciding Between Patent or Trade Secret Protection
• Developing and Managing an Intellectual Property Portfolio
• Enforcement and Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights
• Licensing Intellectual Property Rights.