Uses short chapters and gets directly to the point without lengthy and distracting essays.

Bridges the gap between the realistic needs and questions of scientists and engineers and the legal skills of professionals in the patent field at a level accessible to those with no legal training.

Provides all the basic concepts, essential tools, and deep knowledge from patent protection to licensing, and includes related savvy strategies, useful tactics, and valuable tips.

Provides an overview of the patent system for the independent inventor as well as for members of the scientific and business community--whether a scientist, engineer, supervisor, or manager.

Comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of project management. Provides twenty-five case studies covering a variety of industries, almost all of which are real-world situations drawn from the author's practice.

Targets the ultimate purpose of project management; to unify and integrate the interests, resources and work efforts of many stakeholders to accomplish the overall project goal.