This practical book provides a well considered plan for invention protection and management that can be used effectively to avoid expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes company-killing patent infringement litigation. However, because not all patent infringement litigation can be avoided, the second part of this important book explains how to manage patent infringement litigation should it become necessary.

"Section of Intellectual Property Law, American Bar Association."

"Designed for the layperson but equally useful for attorneys new to patent litigation, this unique book offers a comprehensive overview of the substantive law and procedural quirks of patent cases to help decipher the host of elements involved-- and provide a basic and helpful guide for the uninitiated."--Back cover.

" ... a guide for establishing damages where intellectual property has been infringed. It combines past methods of damage analysis with advanced theories that are based on investment rate of return analysis."--Preface.