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Intellectual Property in Consumer Electronics, Software and Technology Startups

  • Offers a comprehensive guide to intellectual property for readers in high-tech consumer electronics, software and technology startups
  • Uses real case studies to illustrate concepts covered
  • Discusses most recent changes to the U.S. patent laws, such as the America Invents Act
  • Describes specifics of protections offered, as well as benefits and shortcomings of each type
  • Provides guidance on IP implementation, procedures for protecting IP and which types of protections are necessary

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
  2. Overview of Intellectual Property Rights

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Patents

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 3-23
    3. Trade Secret Protection

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 25-32
    4. Trademarks and Trade Dress

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 33-52
    5. Copyrights

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 53-60
    6. Domain Names

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 61-66
    7. Intellectual Property Issues in Labeling and Marketing

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 67-73
  3. Implementing Intellectual Property Practices, Procedures and Strategies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 75-75
    2. Seven Basic Steps to Getting Started

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 77-84
    3. Deciding Between Patent or Trade Secret Protection

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 85-89
    4. Intellectual Property Strategies for Software: Patent and Copyright Protection

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 91-102
    5. Developing and Managing an Intellectual Property Portfolio

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 103-111
  4. Monetization of Intellectual Property Portfolios

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
    2. Intellectual Property Portfolio Acquisition

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 115-131
    3. Valuing Technology Companies

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 133-146
    4. Financing and IP: Equity Financing, Debt Financing, Collateralization and Securitization of Intellectual Property Rights

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 147-159
    5. Licensing of Intellectual Property Rights

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 161-170
    6. Patent Pooling and Synergistic Business Relationships

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 171-175
    7. Divestiture

      • Gerald B. Halt Jr., Robert Fesnak, John C. Donch, Amber R. Stiles
      Pages 177-183

About this book

This book provides a comprehensive guide to procuring, utilizing and monetizing intellectual property rights, tailored for readers in the high-tech consumer electronics and software industries, as well as technology startups.  Numerous, real examples, case studies and scenarios are incorporated throughout the book to illustrate the topics discussed.  Readers will learn what to consider throughout the various creative phases of a product’s lifespan from initial research and development initiatives through post-production.  Readers will gain an understanding of the intellectual property protections afforded to U.S. corporations, methods to pro-actively reduce potential problems, and guidelines for future considerations to reduce legal spending, prevent IP theft, and allow for greater profitability from corporate innovation and inventiveness.

Reviews

From the reviews:

“This well-written book provides an exceptional overview and introduction to current and emerging IP law and practice of importance to those in electrotechnology fields. … this is one of the best handbooks on applied IP practice that I have ever seen. It is specifically intended for entrepreneurs in the electronics and computer fields. … I highly recommend this book … to all innovators, practitioners, and students of IP policy who must understand and apply IP protections in their day-to-day work.” (A. G. Larson, Computing Reviews, February, 2014)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Volpe and Koenig, P.C., Philadelphia, USA

    Gerald B. Halt, Jr., John C. Donch, Jr., Amber R. Stiles

  • Fesnak & Associates LLP, Blue Bell, USA

    Robert Fesnak

About the authors

Gerald B. Halt Jr. is a shareholder at Volpe and Koenig P.C.

Bibliographic Information

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Buying options

eBook USD 79.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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