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Chemistry and the law.

James L Grant¹

¹Patent & Scientific Analyst, Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research, Emeryville, CA 94608-2916, USA. james.grant@novartis.com.

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Summary

Patent attorneys, analysts, and scientists met to discuss patent prosecution, research, litigation, and licensing. The event highlighted key presentations on managing intellectual property in the chemical and scientific fields.

Area of Science:

Intellectual Property Law
Chemistry
Scientific Business

Background:

The Chemistry and the Law Division of the American Chemical Society convened in March 2012.
The meeting brought together patent attorneys, patent analysts, and scientists.
Attendees shared a common interest in managing intellectual property within the chemical and scientific sectors.

Framework:

Focus on patent prosecution strategies.
Exploration of patent research methodologies.
Discussion of patent litigation and licensing.

Implementation:

Highlighting presentations from the divisional sessions.
Sharing business needs and solutions for patent management.
Facilitating knowledge exchange among legal and scientific professionals.

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Improved understanding of patent law for scientists.
Enhanced strategies for patent prosecution and litigation.
Strengthened business practices in intellectual property for the chemical industry.