Lawyer Article
Obtaining Patent Protection in Nano-Nonwovens: Best Practices
April 18, 2011
This article originally was published in Nonwovens Industry magazine (Nov. 2010).
Excerpt
Our industry is embracing the promise of nanotechnology and appears to be capitalizing on the potential of nanononwovens, in particular. Nano-filtration, nano-composites and nanofiber structures with fantastic mechanical properties are just some examples that are showing great potential. We will certainly see more innovations in this area moving forward. But how do you manage your own business and research programs in this area to maximize the benefits patents can give your enterprise?
Our industry is embracing the promise of nanotechnology and appears to be capitalizing on the potential of nanononwovens, in particular. Nano-filtration, nano-composites and nanofiber structures with fantastic mechanical properties are just some examples that are showing great potential. We will certainly see more innovations in this area moving forward. But how do you manage your own business and research programs in this area to maximize the benefits patents can give your enterprise?
Has your business plan accounted for the changing landscape of U.S. patent law? If so, great! You are ahead of the game. But if it has not, this article will help.
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