This is a popular topic of critical importance to anyone planning to bring a new technical product to market. For all engineers and their managers concerned with product development, patent law and the patent process, but particularly early career engineers who need a basic introduction to the topic. Also a good refresher book for more experienced engineers. The author has eighteen years of intellectual property law experience. He has taught patent law and is a regular patent/IP columnist for MASS HIGH TECH and LAWYERS WEEKLY.